How to travel from Limoges to Chamonix, France

The distance between Limoges and Chamonix is around 532km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Limoges 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Chambery Bus Station and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Clermont Ferrand then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance638km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Chamonix by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Limoges and Chamonix is around 532km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Limoges and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Limoges and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limoges and Chamonix. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chambery Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Union Ivkoni, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Limoges and Chamonix. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Limoges and Chamonix. The distance is around 638km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Chamonix

Transport options from Limoges to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 30m
€185($185)
twice daily532km (331 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Bus5hrs
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,407km (874 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 45m
€265($265)
twice daily740km (460 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
€30($30)
twice a week674km (419 miles)
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache9h 50m
€29($29)
twice a week681km (423 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 50m
€195($195)
twice a week698km (434 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand638km (397 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