The distance between Menton and Chamonix is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Menton to Chamonix by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chamonix → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Martigny.
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There are several options for getting from Menton to Chamonix by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).
The distance between Menton and Chamonix is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Menton and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Chamonix. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Martigny and Vallorcine. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Thello and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Menton and Chamonix. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Menton and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton 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 5h 20m.
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 Menton and Chamonix. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 537km (334 miles) |
Train | 8h 35m | €125($125) | 5 times a week | 563km (350 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €59($59) | on demand | 437km (271 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.