How to travel from Orleans to Chamonix, France

The distance between Orleans and Chamonix is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Bellegarde and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva Bus Station and then to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Orleans and Chamonix is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 436km (271 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Orleans and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bellegarde and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Chamonix. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Orleans and Chamonix. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Swiss Tours, FlixBus, Blablabus and Transalis run regular bus services between Orleans and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times 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 Orleans to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Orleans and Chamonix. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Chamonix

Transport options from Orleans to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
6hrs
€185($185)
every 20 mins787km (489 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€195($195)
every 4 hours708km (440 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville8h 55m
€290($290)
6 times a week686km (426 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€135($135)
5 times a week774km (481 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€83($83)
on demand615km (382 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