How to travel from Troyes to Chamonix, France
The distance between Troyes and Chamonix is around 508km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Troyes 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.
👋 Also check out Chamonix → Troyes if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Paris-Est, plane and bus
Take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€240($240)
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2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dijon Ville and then to Chamonix.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Dijon Ville, Bus
Take the train to Dijon Ville then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Troyes and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Troyes to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Troyes and Chamonix is around 508km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Troyes and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Troyes to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Troyes and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Troyes and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Troyes and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Troyes to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dijon Ville. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Troyes and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Troyes to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 6h 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 Troyes and Chamonix. The distance is around 508km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Troyes to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Troyes and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Paris-Est, plane and bus + 2 similar | 4h 55m | €240($240) | 5 times a day | 670km (416 miles) |
| Train to Paris-Est, plane and bus | 5h 10m | €275($275) | 5 times a day | 688km (427 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | €230($230) | twice daily | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €55($55) | 5 times a week | 521km (324 miles) |
Train to Dijon Ville, Bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €55($55) | once daily | 549km (341 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 6h 30m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 752km (468 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €90($90) | on demand | 508km (315 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.
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