What is the cheapest way to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Les Contamines to Chamonix?

The distance between Les Contamines and Chamonix is 241 km. The road distance is 209.4 km.

How do I travel from Les Contamines to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs €35 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix, including transfers.

Train or bus from Les Contamines to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Les Contamines to Chamonix is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €69 - €73 and takes 6h 55m.

Can I drive from Les Contamines to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Les Contamines to Chamonix is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Les Contamines to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5818+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Les Contamines 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to ChamonixS766 / ...
5h 3m
€35–56
Drive 209.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Les Contamines to Chamonix209.4 km
2h 10m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
6h 55m
€70–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
6h 46m
€54–164

Les Contamines to Chamonix by bus, train, and foot

32Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet 6 times a week. Tickets cost €44–46 and the journey takes 3h 38m.

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