How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Chamonix, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix is around 757km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 to Nantes, plane and bus

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €495($495)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tours then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Annecy then take the bus to Chamonix Mont Blanc.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance906km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix is around 757km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 710km (441 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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-Nazaire and Chamonix. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €495 ($495).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Chamonix

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane and bus + 2 similar
4hrs
€140($140)
5 times a day757km (470 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
€115($115)
twice daily831km (516 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus6h 45m
€135($135)
twice daily1,021km (634 miles)
Train
9h 45m
€495($495)
once a week1,025km (637 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
12h 10m
€150($150)
3 times a week981km (609 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus14h 25m
€61($61)
twice daily1,026km (638 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€165($165)
on demand906km (563 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