How to travel from Grenoble to Chamonix, France

The distance between Grenoble and Chamonix is around 147km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Chamonix by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Swiss PostAuto

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Train

Take the train to Annecy and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance147km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Chamonix by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Grenoble and Chamonix is around 147km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Grenoble and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Chamonix. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Annecy, La Roche Sur Foron and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Chamonix. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Grenoble and Chamonix. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Chamonix with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 3hrs.

Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Grenoble and Chamonix. Buses run once a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the bus to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Grenoble and Chamonix. The distance is around 147km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Grenoble to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Chamonix

Transport options from Grenoble to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€16($16)
3 times a week156km (97 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€82($82)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€20($20)
on demand147km (92 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