How to travel from Reims to Chamonix, France

The distance between Reims and Chamonix is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims 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.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance623km (387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Reims to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Reims and Chamonix is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Reims and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Chamonix. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 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 Reims and Chamonix. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Chamonix. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Reims and Chamonix. The distance is around 623km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Chamonix

Transport options from Reims to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 50m
€200($200)
5 times a week757km (470 miles)
Train
6h 5m
€195($195)
once a week701km (435 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€47($47)
twice a week798km (496 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€84($84)
on demand623km (387 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