There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Montchavin by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertville
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Take the train from Albertville to Landry
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertville
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Take the bus from Albertville to Landry
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Chamonix to Montchavin
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Chamonix to Montchavin is to bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 4h 21m.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Montchavin is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Montchavin. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Landry via Albertville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Chamonix and Montchavin is 42 km. The road distance is 93.8 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Montchavin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 48m and costs €13 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chamonix to Montchavin, including transfers.
Chamonix to Montchavin bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Montchavin bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, arrive at Landry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Montchavin is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Chamonix to Montchavin.
There are 265+ hotels available in Montchavin. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 42 km
- Duration: 3h 48m
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Montchavin, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix to Montchavin via Albertville in around 4h 21m.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Albertville to Landry
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Albertville to Landry
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €21
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €21
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Bus from Albertville to Landry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
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