How to travel from Rocamadour to Chamonix, France
The distance between Rocamadour and Chamonix is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Rocamadour to Chamonix by taxi, bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chamonix → Rocamadour if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane and bus
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport and then to Chamonix.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Chamonix by taxi, bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Rocamadour and Chamonix is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Rocamadour and Chamonix by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rocamadour and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rocamadour and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 7h 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 Rocamadour and Chamonix. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to Chamonix is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane and bus + 3 similar | 6h 25m | €195($195) | 6 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train to Brive La Gaillarde, plane and bus | 6h 35m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane and bus | 7h 10m | €205($205) | 6 times a week | 701km (435 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 50m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 811km (504 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 8h 45m | €160($160) | twice daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €115($115) | on demand | 636km (395 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rocamadour and Chamonix
Bus companies
Swiss Tours
Train operators
Airlines
Chalair Aviation
Airports near Chamonix
The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Chamonix