How to travel from Nantes to Chamonix, France

The distance between Nantes and Chamonix is around 767km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nantes to Chamonix by plane, 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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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance850km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Chamonix by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Nantes and Chamonix is around 767km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Nantes and Chamonix by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Chamonix. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Chamonix. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Nantes and Chamonix. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes and Chamonix. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Nantes and Chamonix. The distance is around 850km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Chamonix

Transport options from Nantes to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 40m
€110($110)
every 20 mins767km (477 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Bus5h 40m
€170($170)
5 times a week1,052km (654 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 5m
€160($160)
every 20 mins958km (595 miles)
Train
9h 5m
€185($185)
once a week961km (597 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€55($55)
twice daily962km (598 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€115($115)
on demand850km (528 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