- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
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884682 · 18926Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris:
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris costing on average $142 (€114).
A bus is $132 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris costing on average $187 (€151).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
The journey is about 44m faster (5h 41m by train vs 6h 25m by car) and roughly $51 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($142 (€114) vs $193 (€156)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18910 · 884662+ 9770 | 9:55 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 5h47 | 3:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18910 · 884662+ 9770 | 9:57 AM Chamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi | 5h45 | 3:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18910 · 884662+ 9770 | 9:59 AM Les Moussoux | 5h43 | 3:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18914 · 884668+ 9774 | 11:55 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 5h47 | 5:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18914 · 884668+ 9774 | 11:57 AM Chamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi | 5h45 | 5:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18914 · 884668+ 9774 | 11:59 AM Les Moussoux | 5h43 | 5:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18918 · 884672+ 9776 | 1:55 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 5h47 | 7:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18918 · 884672+ 9776 | 1:57 PM Chamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi | 5h45 | 7:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18918 · 884672+ 9776 | 1:59 PM Les Moussoux | 5h43 | 7:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18922 · 884676+ 9780 | 3:55 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 5h47 | 9:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18922 · 884676+ 9780 | 3:57 PM Chamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi | 5h45 | 9:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18922 · 884676+ 9780 | 3:59 PM Les Moussoux | 5h43 | 9:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18926 · 884682+ 9784 | 5:55 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 5h47 | 11:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18926 · 884682+ 9784 | 5:57 PM Chamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi | 5h45 | 11:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18926 · 884682+ 9784 | 5:59 PM Les Moussoux | 5h43 | 11:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 18:18. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 5h 42m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 42m |
First train 5:56 AM |
Last train 6:18 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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