How to travel from Eze to Chamonix, France

The distance between Eze and Chamonix is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Eze to Chamonix by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bellegarde and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eze and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Eze to Chamonix by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Eze and Chamonix is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Eze and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eze to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Eze and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eze and Chamonix. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Eze to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, Bellegarde and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Eze and Chamonix. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Eze and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eze to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vauban and Turin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus, Zou! LER and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Eze and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eze to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Eze and Chamonix. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eze to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eze and Chamonix

Transport options from Eze to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
€200($200)
5 times a day522km (325 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Bus5h 40m
€170($170)
5 times a week500km (311 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€32($32)
5 times a week459km (285 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Gare Routière10h 50m
€17($17)
twice a week514km (319 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€220($220)
once daily794km (493 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€60($60)
on demand447km (278 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix