How to travel from Chamonix to Dijon, France

The distance between Chamonix and Dijon is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Dijon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Dijon

Take the bus to Dijon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Train

Take the train to Lausanne and then to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Dijon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Chamonix and Dijon is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Chamonix and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Dijon is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Dijon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vallorcine, Martigny and Lausanne. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Dijon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Dijon. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chamonix and Dijon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4hrs.

Transalis, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Dijon. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Lausanne and then to Dijon Ville. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) 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 Chamonix and Dijon. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Dijon

Transport options from Chamonix to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Dijon + 1 similar
4hrs
€23($23)
5 times a week337km (209 miles)
Bus5h 5m
€31($31)
6 times a week284km (177 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€130($130)
every 20 mins293km (182 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€46($46)
on demand338km (210 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon