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How to get fromChamonix to Vichyby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Vichy by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain train Ter
    6h 39m
    €65–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus bus 747
    3. Take the bus from Roanne to Vichybus bus
    8h 25m
    €38–67

  3. Bus, train via Annecy

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain train Ter
    7h 22m
    €58–125

  4. Drive 369.1 km

    1. Drive from Chamonix to Vichycar car 369.1 km
    3h 56m
    €57–83

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain train Ter
    9h 5m
    €67–144

Chamonix to Vichy by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Vichy, France?

You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Vichy via Lyon and Roanne in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vichy via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 5m.

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