The distance between Dijon and Chamonix is around 286km (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 Dijon to Chamonix 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 Chamonix → Dijon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Chamonix.
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Take the train to Lausanne and then to Martigny.
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There are several options for getting from Dijon to Chamonix 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 Dijon and Chamonix is around 286km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Dijon and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dijon to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Chamonix, 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 Dijon and Chamonix. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Dijon and Chamonix. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Dijon and Chamonix. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dijon and Chamonix with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4hrs.
Blablabus, Transalis and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Chamonix. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Lausanne and then to Martigny. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dijon and Chamonix. 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 Dijon to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Chamonix + 1 similar | 4hrs | €23($23) | 5 times a week | 336km (209 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €31($31) | 6 times a week | 286km (177 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | €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 Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.