There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
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Bus, train via Annecy
best- Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to LanceyTer
4h 21m€31–40Drive 134 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot134 km
1h 41m€21–31Train
- 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
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to LanceyTer
6h 22m€45–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les EauxAutocar
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to LanceyTer
4h 40m€36–44Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Victor HugoAutocar
4h 40m€28–37
Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Lancey via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Chamonix and Villard-Bonnot is 197 km. The road distance is 134 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot without a car is to bus and train via Annecy which takes 4h 21m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot, including transfers.
Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot 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 Villard-Bonnot is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €45 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.
Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot 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 Villard-Bonnot is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Chamonix to Villard-Bonnot.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Villard-Bonnot, France?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lancey via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Victor Hugo once a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
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
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lancey
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Victor Hugo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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