How to travel from Orange to Chamonix, France

The distance between Orange and Chamonix is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Orange to Chamonix by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixOrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Bellegarde and then to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Train to Montélimar, bus

Take the train to Montélimar then take the bus to Saint-Martin-d'Hères and then to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Orange to Chamonix by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Orange and Chamonix is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Orange and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Orange and Chamonix. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orange and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Annecy then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Orange and Chamonix. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Orange to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Chamonix

Transport options from Orange to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€83($83)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Train via Valence6h 25m
€75($75)
every 3 hours419km (260 miles)
Train to Montélimar, bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€39($39)
once a week354km (220 miles)
Train and Bus5h 55m
€60($60)
once a week411km (256 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€46($46)
on demand341km (212 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