How to travel from Poitiers to Chamonix, France

The distance between Poitiers and Chamonix is around 600km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 ChamonixPoitiers if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Albertville then take the bus to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance635km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Poitiers and Chamonix is around 600km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Poitiers and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poitiers and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poitiers and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Poitiers and Chamonix. The distance is around 635km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Poitiers to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Chamonix

Transport options from Poitiers to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 10m
€315($315)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 10m
€170($170)
once a week953km (592 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€86($86)
on demand635km (394 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