There are 5 ways to get from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve by bus, train (TGV, Eurostar), car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Val d'Isère to ChambérySki73
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Roche-sur-ForonAutocar
5h 14m€57–78Drive 151 km
cheapest- Drive from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve151 km
2h 39m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Bourg St Maurice to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer / ...
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to AnnecyTer
6h 40m€78–145Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Val d’Isere to Genève Airport
6h 44m€82–117Train, bus
- Take the train from Bourg St Maurice to AlbertvilleTer
- Take the bus from ALBERTVILLE Gare Routiere to ANNECY Gare RoutiereY51
- Take the train from Annecy to ReignierTer
6h 45m€59–117
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €23 - €35.
The distance between Val-d'Isère and Contamine-sur-Arve is 232 km. The road distance is 151 km.
The best way to get from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve, including transfers.
The best way to get from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 6h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Val-d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve.
There are 2008+ hotels available in Contamine-sur-Arve.
What companies run services between Val-d'Isère, France and Contamine-sur-Arve, France?
You can take a bus from Val d'Isère to Contamine-sur-Arve via Chambéry, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and La Roche-sur-Foron in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val D Isere - Gare-Routiere to Contamine-sur-Arve via Bourg St Maurice - Gare-Routiere, Bourg St Maurice, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, and La Roche-sur-Foron in around 6h 40m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bourg St Maurice to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bourg St Maurice to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Annecy to Reignier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bourg St Maurice to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bourg St Maurice to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €17–23
- 1st Class
- €35–45
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Bourg St Maurice to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–50
- Comfort
- €35–55
- Premium
- €55–75
Train from Bourg St Maurice to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €26–40
- Comfort
- €28–40
- Premium
- €45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Val d'Isère to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- info@nofussbus.co.uk
- Website
- bensbus.co.uk
Shuttle from Val d’Isere to Genève Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- https://www.bensbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from ALBERTVILLE Gare Routiere to ANNECY Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
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