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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Chamonix is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 20h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via The Hague, Rotterdam and Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Leiden to Chamonix?

The distance between Leiden and Chamonix is 795 km. The road distance is 906.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 52m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Leiden to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Chamonix bus from?

Leiden to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Chamonix train from?

Leiden to Chamonix train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Leiden to Chamonix is to bus via Dijon which takes 17h 10m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €440 and takes 12h.

Where does the Leiden to Chamonix bus arrive?

Leiden to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Dijon station.

Where does the Leiden to Chamonix train arrive?

Leiden to Chamonix train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Chamonix is 906 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Leiden to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5892+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Leiden to Chamonix - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Leiden to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
6h 1m
€81–254
Bus via Dijon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Dijonbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus N1529 / ...
17h 10m
€51–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Albertvilletrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Albertville to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
10h 52m
€160–588
Drive 906.3 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Chamonixcar 906.3 km
10h 33m
€159–229
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 51m
€106–272
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 31m
€78–254
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Turin Caselle Airport, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane AMS - TRN
2. Take the bus from Turin to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 13m
€99–273
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 57m
€99–319
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva Place Dorciere to Chamonix Sud Bus Stationbus
10h 57m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Tgv
12h
€150–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 32m
€51–113

Leiden to Chamonix by train and bus

2Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 794.9 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Dijon in around 17h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 12h.

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