How to travel from Calais to Chamonix, France

The distance between Calais and Chamonix is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Calais to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Take the train to Lille Europe and then to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance892km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Calais to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Calais and Chamonix is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Calais and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Chamonix. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Calais and Chamonix. The distance is around 892km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

How do I get from Calais to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Chamonix

Transport options from Calais to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 35m
€235($235)
4 times a week898km (558 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€195($195)
once a week912km (567 miles)
Train via Paris Nord8h 50m
€190($190)
twice a week885km (550 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 20m
€80($80)
5 times a week987km (614 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€120($120)
on demand892km (554 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix