How to travel from Chamonix to Troyes, France

The distance between Chamonix and Troyes is around 505km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Troyes 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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Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Troyes.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Troyes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Bus via Dijon

Take the bus to Dijon and then to Chatillon Actipole.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Troyes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance508km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Troyes

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Troyes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Chamonix and Troyes is around 505km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Chamonix and Troyes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Troyes is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Troyes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Troyes. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Troyes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Nord and Paris-Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Troyes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Troyes. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Troyes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Mobigo - Côte d'Or run regular bus services between Chamonix and Troyes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 50m 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 Troyes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Troyes. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Troyes is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Troyes. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Troyes. The distance is around 508km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Troyes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Troyes

Transport options from Chamonix to Troyes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 3 similar
4h 35m
€245($245)
5 times a day670km (416 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5hrs
€270($270)
5 times a day688km (428 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 45m
€225($225)
twice daily831km (517 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 35m
€310($310)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€260($260)
every 4 hours759km (471 miles)
Bus via Dijon + 1 similar
7h 15m
€22($22)
once daily505km (313 miles)
Bus11h 50m
€47($47)
5 times a week825km (512 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€90($90)
on demand508km (315 miles)

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Airports near Troyes

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Troyes
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Troyes
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Troyes