There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to AlbertvilleAutocar
3h 34m€18–23Drive 86.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc86.3 km
1h 23m€14–19Train
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-BainsTer
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to La Roche-sur-ForonTer
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
6h 30m€38–58
Chamonix to Mont-Blanc by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Gresy Sur Isere via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Chamonix and Mont-Blanc is 91 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €18 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc, including transfers.
Chamonix to Mont-Blanc train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €18 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.
Chamonix to Mont-Blanc train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Mont-Blanc is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Chamonix to Mont-Blanc.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Mont-Blanc, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertville once a week. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Gresy Sur Isere via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 30m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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