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

The cheapest way to get from Villars to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villars to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Villars and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Villars to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Mairie Villars and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Villars and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Villars to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lycee S. Weil and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Villars to Chamonix?

The distance between Villars and Chamonix is 303 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Villars to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs €21 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Villars to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villars to Chamonix bus from?

Villars to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Villars to Chamonix train from?

Villars to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Train or bus from Villars to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Villars to Chamonix is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs €21 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Villars to Chamonix bus arrive?

Villars to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix - Bus Station.

Where does the Villars to Chamonix train arrive?

Villars to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Villars to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Villars to Chamonix is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Villars to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5809+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Villars to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Villars to Chamonix by bus, train (TGV), train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Chamonix - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 3m
€21–60
Train
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
7h 38m
€64–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix507 / ...
7h 39m
€48–168
Drive 261.8 km
1. Drive from Villars to Chamonix261.8 km
3h 11m
€40–58
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to LyonN706 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to ChamonixS766 / ...
7h 28m
€21–36

Villars to Chamonix by bus and foot

10Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Villars to Chamonix.

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Distance: 302.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Chamonix, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Chamonix - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €21–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lycee S. Weil to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Chateaucreux, St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 38m.

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