There are 3 ways to get from Val-Cenis to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
5h 12m€80–108Drive 141.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Val-Cenis to Chamonixcar 141.1 km
2h 39m€23–33Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Val-Cenis to Val Thorenstaxi
- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
- Take the bus from Albertville to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus
6h 1m€143–176
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Val-Cenis to Chamonix is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Val-Cenis to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €22 - €35.
The distance between Val-Cenis and Chamonix is 215 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Val-Cenis to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs €80 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Val-Cenis to Chamonix, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Val-Cenis to Chamonix is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Val-Cenis to Chamonix.
There are 5976+ hotels available in Chamonix.
What companies run services between Val-Cenis, France and Chamonix, France?
There is no direct connection from Val-Cenis to Chamonix. However, you can take the taxi to Modane, take the train to Montmélian, walk to Montmelian, then take the bus to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Alternatively, you can drive from Val-Cenis to Chamonix in around 2h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Taxi Oulx
- Phone
- +39 392 371 2091
- Website
- simone-taxi.business.site
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