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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Les Contamines is to bus via Lyon which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Les Contamines is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €70 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Les Contamines?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Les Contamines. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at La Mairie via Pont Guillotiere and Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Paris to Les Contamines?

The distance between Paris and Les Contamines is 452 km. The road distance is 468.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Les Contamines without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Paris to Les Contamines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Les Contamines bus from?

Paris to Les Contamines bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Train or bus from Paris to Les Contamines?

The best way to get from Paris to Les Contamines is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Paris to Les Contamines bus arrive?

Paris to Les Contamines bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Paris to Les Contamines?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Les Contamines is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Paris to Les Contamines.

Where can I stay near Les Contamines?

There are 4070+ hotels available in Les Contamines.

Paris to Les Contamines - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Les Contamines by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 27m
€74–165
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus N734
8h 13m
€40–65
Drive 468.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Les Contaminescar 468.3 km
4h 50m
€73–105
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
2. Take the bus from Z.I. Tram to La Mairiebus
4h 10m
€131–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m
€58–96

Paris to Les Contamines by train and bus

114Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 452.1 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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