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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €39 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Chamonix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Services depart once daily, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Paris to Chamonix?

The distance between Paris and Chamonix is 558 km. The road distance is 576.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €120 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Paris to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Chamonix bus from?

Paris to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Chamonix train from?

Paris to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Paris to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Paris to Chamonix is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Paris to Chamonix bus arrive?

Paris to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where does the Paris to Chamonix train arrive?

Paris to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Can I drive from Paris to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Chamonix is 576 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Paris to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Chamonix?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5509+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Can I share a ride from Paris to Chamonix?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Paris to Chamonix - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Paris to Chamonix by train, bus, train (TGV), rideshare, plane, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Chamonixbus FlixBus N1529 / ...
6h 30m
€124–333
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blancrideshare 576.2 km
7h 8m
€39
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Tgv
6h 36m
€125–194
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
5h 59m
€136–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 55m
€45–85
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Paris to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus N779
9h 58m
€48–88
Drive 576.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Chamonixcar 576.4 km
6h 29m
€90–129
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h
€125–320
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
5h 50m
€100–281
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 34m
€70–236
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 25m
€69–197
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CDG - TRN
2. Take the bus from Turin to Aostabus
3. Take the bus from Aosta to Chamonixbus
9h 48m
€111–280

Paris to Chamonix by train and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paris to Chamonix.

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Distance: 557.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet twice a week. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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