How to travel from Ajaccio to Chamonix, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Chamonix is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chamonix → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Bellegarde and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Turin then Aosta and then to Chamonix.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then drive to Chamonix.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Ajaccio and Chamonix is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Ajaccio and Chamonix by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €84($84) | every 20 mins | 741km (460 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 50m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 852km (529 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 16h 20m | €335($335) | once a week | 1,384km (860 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 15h 20m | €165($165) | once daily | 879km (546 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 16h 45m | €110($110) | twice daily | 689km (428 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 20m | €125($125) | once a week | 1,089km (677 miles) |
| Ferry to Nice, bus | 18h 20m | €100($100) | once a week | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13hrs | €120($120) | 4 times a week | 835km (519 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Chamonix
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Moby S.p.A
La Meridionale
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Swiss PostAuto
Airports near Chamonix
The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Chamonix