There are 5 ways to get from Vichy to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
6h 52m€61–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vichy to Roannebus
- Take the bus from Roanne to Lyonbus 747
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 8m€37–69Train, bus via Annecy
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
6h 59m€58–122Drive 367.9 km
- Drive from Vichy to Chamonixcar 367.9 km
3h 55m€58–83Train
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
8h 9m€65–138
Vichy to Chamonix by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Vichy to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Roanne and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Vichy to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Vichy and Chamonix is 396 km. The road distance is 367.9 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Vichy to Chamonix, including transfers.
Vichy to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
The best way to get from Vichy to Chamonix is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Vichy, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Vichy to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Roanne and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vichy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 8h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
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Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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More Questions & Answers
Vichy to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Roanne station.
Vichy to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Chamonix is 368 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Vichy to Chamonix.
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