How to travel from Rouen to Chamonix, France

The distance between Rouen and Chamonix is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rouen 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 Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance743km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Rouen and Chamonix is around 730km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Rouen and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Chamonix. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Rouen and Chamonix. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Rouen and Chamonix. The distance is around 743km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Chamonix

Transport options from Rouen to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€190($190)
every 20 mins802km (498 miles)
Train to Caen, plane and bus6h 40m
€325($325)
every 20 mins959km (596 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€165($165)
twice a week730km (454 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€52($52)
5 times a week802km (498 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€100($100)
on demand743km (462 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