How to travel from Chamonix to Versailles, France

The distance between Chamonix and Versailles is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out VersaillesChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva and then to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance616km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Chamonix and Versailles is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (298 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Chamonix and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Versailles is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Versailles. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui and Transilien run train services between Chamonix and Versailles. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus, Swiss Tours, Blablabus and Transalis run regular bus services between Chamonix and Versailles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 15m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG). instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Chamonix to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€140($140)
6 times a week610km (379 miles)
Train via Massy-TGV8h 15m
€155($155)
twice a week708km (440 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€48($48)
4 times a week635km (395 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€83($83)
on demand616km (383 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles