What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix?

The distance between Saint-Genès-du-Retz and Chamonix is 441 km. The road distance is 378.3 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Geneva which takes 8h 23m and costs €100 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix, including transfers.

Train or bus from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €150 and takes 8h 29m.

Can I drive from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5539+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix by train, bus, 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 via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
8h 23m
€106–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gannat to Clermont Ferrand
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon799 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix
8h 39m
€44–71
Drive 378.3 km
1. Drive from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix378.3 km
4h 23m
€59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
8h 29m
€118–146
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gannat to Clermont FerrandTer
2. Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere
3. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Chamonix - Bus Station
10h
€64–97

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 440.9 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Saint-Genès-du-Retz, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a vehicle from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix via Gannat, Clermont Ferrand, Gare SNCF, Salins Pasteur, Clermont-Ferrand, and Lyon in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint-Genès-du-Retz to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc via Vichy, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 8h 29m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.