How to travel from Vézelay to Chamonix, France

The distance between Vézelay and Chamonix is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vézelay to Chamonix by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixVézelay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF Tram and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus to Gare SNCF, train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville then take the bus to Chamonix.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Chamonix by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Vézelay and Chamonix is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Vézelay and Chamonix by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF and Gare SNCF Tram. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Mobigo - Côte d'Or and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Chamonix. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville then Lausanne and then to Martigny. 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 Vézelay and Chamonix. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Chamonix is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Vézelay to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Chamonix

Transport options from Vézelay to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 35m
€24($24)
once a week480km (298 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train + 1 similar
6hrs
€35($35)
once a week471km (293 miles)
Bus and Train6h 20m
€115($115)
once a week428km (266 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€76($76)
on demand421km (262 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