How to travel from Saint-Malo to Chamonix, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Chamonix is around 886km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Chamonix is around 886km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (457 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Saint-Malo and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Chamonix. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Chamonix. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 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 Saint-Malo and Chamonix. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Chamonix. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Saint-Malo and Chamonix. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Chamonix

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 40m
€135($135)
every 20 mins886km (550 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus6h 50m
€150($150)
every 20 mins997km (620 miles)
Train to Caen, plane and bus8hrs
€345($345)
twice daily1,038km (645 miles)
Train
9h 25m
€220($220)
twice a week1,082km (672 miles)
Bus
15h 50m
€59($59)
4 times a week1,075km (668 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€135($135)
on demand985km (612 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