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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Villars is to bus via Lyon which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Villars is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Villars?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Villars. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Eglise Villars via Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Villars. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Lycee S. Weil via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Villars?

The distance between Chamonix and Villars is 302 km. The road distance is 267.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Villars without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Chamonix to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Villars bus from?

Chamonix to Villars bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Villars train from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to Villars?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Villars is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Chamonix to Villars bus arrive?

Chamonix to Villars bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where does the Chamonix to Villars train arrive?

Chamonix to Villars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Villars is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Chamonix to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 742+ hotels available in Villars.

Chamonix to Villars - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Villars by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 8m
€30–65
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to LyonS766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-ÉtienneN706 / ...
6h 23m
€19–31
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
6h 34m
€63–76
Drive 267.7 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Villars267.7 km
3h 15m
€41–59

Chamonix to Villars by bus

10Weekly Buses

6h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Villars.

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Distance: 302.3 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lycee S. Weil via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 6h 34m.

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