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.
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.
👋 Also check out Dijon → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Dijon.
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Take the train to Lausanne and then to Dijon Ville.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Dijon + 1 similar | 4hrs | €23($23) | 5 times a week | 337km (209 miles) |
Bus | 5h 5m | €31($31) | 6 times a week | 284km (177 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 293km (182 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €46($46) | on demand | 338km (210 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dijon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.