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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Chamonix is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Rennes to Chamonix?

The distance between Rennes and Chamonix is 942 km. The road distance is 848.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 8h 29m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Rennes to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Chamonix bus from?

Rennes to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Rennes to Chamonix is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Grenoble, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Rennes to Chamonix bus arrive?

Rennes to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Chamonix is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Rennes to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rennes to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train, bus via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
8h 29m
€168–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 50m
€79–149
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
8h 50m
€198–309
Drive 848.1 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Chamonixcar 848.1 km
8h 37m
€131–190
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
6h 47m
€136–396
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Tgv
9h 47m
€176–324
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Grenoblebus N744
2. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
15h 30m
€88–139
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 6m
€86–249
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 26m
€106–304
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RNS - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
6h 2m
€131–331
Train to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Caentrain
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
10h 29m
€195–504

Rennes to Chamonix by train, subway, foot, and bus

55Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Grenoble and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 15h 30m.

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