How to travel from Lannion to Chamonix, France

The distance between Lannion and Chamonix is around 894km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lannion to Chamonix 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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Train to Rennes, plane and bus

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €565($565)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,082km (673 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lannion and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Lannion to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Lannion and Chamonix is around 894km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Lannion and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lannion to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Lannion and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lannion and Chamonix. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lannion to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Guingamp and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Lannion and Chamonix. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Lannion and Chamonix. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lannion to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare - Pôle d'Échange and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lannion and Chamonix. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lannion to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Lannion and Chamonix. The distance is around 1,082km (673 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lannion to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around €565 ($565).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lannion and Chamonix

Transport options from Lannion to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Rennes, plane and bus + 5 similar
4h 60m
€220($220)
once a week894km (556 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus6h 10m
€200($200)
once a week1,015km (631 miles)
Train to Brest, plane and bus6h 10m
€260($260)
once daily1,128km (701 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 25m
€150($150)
once a week982km (610 miles)
Train to Brest, plane and bus6h 50m
€175($175)
once daily1,119km (695 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus7h 40m
€175($175)
once a week1,090km (677 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€565($565)
once a week1,113km (691 miles)
Bus
17h 5m
€56($56)
4 times a week1,172km (728 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€195($195)
on demand1,082km (673 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