TRAVEL INFO
Air
The closest International airport to Chamonix is Geneva International Airport, located 98km from Chamonix. Geneva airport is serviced by most major airlines, and some budget airlines. To visit Geneva International Airport website, click here.
There are many ways to get from Geneva Airport to Chamonix. including numerous rental car companies at the airport. There are also bus, van, and taxi services that run from Geneva airport to Chamonix. These options start from 20€ per person. A few of these options are listed below -
Other international airports near Chamonix are Turin Airport in Italy, located 171km from Chamonix, or Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport in France, located 220km from Chamonix.
Car
Travel to Chamonix by car is a beautiful and scenic option. The drive from Geneva to Chamonix is on a major highway most of the way, but some routes to Chamonix are windy and slow. These are often the most scenic routes.
From Geneva, Chamonix is about 82.5km away and takes about 1 hour to drive. For exact directions and Google Map click here.
From Turin (Torino) Italy, Chamonix is about 171km away and takes about 2 hours to drive. For exact directions and Google Map click here.
From Lyon France, Chamonix is about 224km and takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes to drive. For exact directions and Google Map click here.
From Grenoble France, Chamonix is about 201km and takes about 2 hours to drive. For exact directions and Google Map click here.
Train
Chamonix is served by France's national train system, the SNCF. When travelling to Chamonix by train from another location in France you must change trains at the TGV train station in St. Gervais (20km from Chamonix). St. Gervais can be reached from any other main train station in the region, including Geneva and Annecy. The main train station for Chamonix is right down town.
Chamonix can also be reached by train from Switzerland on a beautiful scenic route from Martigny to Chamonix Mont Blanc.
Day Trips
While staying in Chamonix you may want to travel on a day trip or have an over night somewhere. These are some great choices.
From Chamonix, Martigny is 42.4km away and takes about 45 minutes to drive. For exact directions and google map click here.
From Chamonix, Lake Annecy is about 106km away and takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to drive. For exact directions and google map click here.
From Chamonix, Courmayeur is about 22.5km away and takes about 29 minutes to drive. This road takes you through the Tunnel du Mont Blanc which is a toll road. For exact directions and google map click here.