How to travel from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

There are 2 options to travel between Annecy and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a bus with an average price of $11.

This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $23.

The fastest way to travel from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is approximately 36 miles (58 km).

The average frequency per day from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is:

• Around 28 trains per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Annecy and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

• Trains mostly depart from Annecy station and arrive in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
• Buses mostly depart from Annecy, Gare Routière and arrive in Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by bus.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, LEX L3, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

• 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus.

Omio customers who travel from Annecy to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Geneva International Airport, Paris, Milan, Courmayeur. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, you can explore Mont Blanc through guided climbs or hikes, enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Les Grands Montets, and take a historic ride on the Montenvers Railway to the Mer de Glace. Paragliding over the Chamonix Valley offers breathtaking views, while hiking in the Aiguilles Rouges provides diverse landscapes. Key sights include the Aiguille du Midi for panoramic alpine views, the Mer de Glace glacier, the picturesque Lac Blanc, the wildlife-rich Parc de Merlet, and the Chamonix Alpine Museum.

A stay of 3 to 5 days in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is ideal to explore its stunning alpine scenery, enjoy skiing or snowboarding, hike its famous trails, and visit attractions like the Aiguille du Midi and Montenvers Mer de Glace.