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

The cheapest way to get from Culoz to Chamonix is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Culoz to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Culoz and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Culoz to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Culoz and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Culoz to Chamonix?

The distance between Culoz and Chamonix is 159 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Culoz to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €25 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Culoz to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Culoz to Chamonix train from?

Culoz to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Culoz station.

Train or bus from Culoz to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Culoz to Chamonix is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Culoz to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Culoz to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Culoz to Chamonix is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Culoz to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5908+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Culoz to Chamonix 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bellegarde to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
3h 59m
€26–40
Drive 130.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Culoz to Chamonixcar 130.4 km
1h 43m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Culoz to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
4h 4m
€29–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Culoz to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus S500 / ...
4h 6m
€31–39

Culoz to Chamonix by train and bus

7Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.5 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

SNCF Bus operates a bus from Bellegarde to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc once daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Culoz to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 4h 4m.

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