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

The cheapest way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix is to bus via Genève which costs €7 - €16 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Douvaine and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Douvaine to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Altéa P+R and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Douvaine to Chamonix?

The distance between Douvaine and Chamonix is 105 km. The road distance is 86.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €15 - €22.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Douvaine to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douvaine to Chamonix bus from?

Douvaine to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Annemasse station.

Train or bus from Douvaine to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Douvaine to Chamonix is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €65 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Douvaine to Chamonix bus arrive?

Douvaine to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.

Can I drive from Douvaine to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Douvaine to Chamonix is 87 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Douvaine to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Douvaine to Chamonix 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 Annemasse to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
4h 1m
€15–22
Bus via Genève
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
4h 12m
€8–16
Train
1. Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
4h 44m
€15–61
Drive 86.7 km
1. Drive from Douvaine to Chamonixcar 86.7 km
58 min
€14–20

Douvaine to Chamonix by bus

2Weekly Buses

4h 1mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Douvaine to Chamonix.

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Distance: 105.3 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

SNCF Bus operates a bus from Annemasse to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc twice a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mairie to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gare, Machilly, Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 4h 44m.

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