What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Sens?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Sens is to bus and train which costs €45 - €60 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Sens?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Sens is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Sens?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Sens. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Sens via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Sens?

The distance between Chamonix and Sens is 483 km. The road distance is 470.6 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Sens without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Sens without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 31m and costs €45 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Sens?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Chamonix to Sens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Sens train from?

Chamonix to Sens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Where does the Chamonix to Sens train arrive?

Chamonix to Sens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Sens?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Sens is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Chamonix to Sens.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Sens?

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Where can I stay near Sens?

There are 262+ hotels available in Sens.

Chamonix to Sens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chamonix to Sens by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to AuxerreN1529
2. Take the train from Auxerre St Gervais to SensTer
7h 31m
€46–59
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to BellegardeTer
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Bourg En BresseTgv
3. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to SensTer
9h 45m
€100–230
Drive 470.6 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Sens470.6 km
5h 36m
€73–105
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Sens
7h 43m
€128–313
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Sens
7h 6m
€124–302
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Sens
6h 44m
€77–260
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Malpensa Airport - Milan
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MXP - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Sens
9h 31m
€82–232

Chamonix to Sens by bus and train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.5 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Sens, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Sens via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, and Bourg En Bresse in around 9h 45m.

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