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How to get fromChamonix to Massif Centralby train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Massif Central by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieutrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont FerrandtrainTer
    3. Take the taxi from Clermont Ferrand to Massif Centraltaxi
    9h 18m
    €184–234

  2. Drive 431.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chamonix to Massif Centralcar431.6 km
    4h 47m
    €68–97

  3. Bus via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus706 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Parking entrée stationbusP74
    9h 22m

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)planeGVA - CFE
    3. Take the taxi from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Massif Centraltaxi
    8h 14m
    €231–774

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Bus Station to Clermont Ferrandbus
    3. Take the bus from Gare sncf to Place des MoullièresbusP46
    11h 47m

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Massif Central, France?

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Massif Central via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Gare routière, and Parking entrée station in around 9h 22m.

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