Getting to Chamonix

Getting to Chamonix is easy and there are many transport options. There are plenty of flights daily to and from Geneva airport (only one hour away from Chamonix by car), fast motorway connections and a TGV link from Paris at weekends.

Of these options, trains are by far the most eco-friendly way to travel. If you are flying please offset your carbon footprint and pack light.

Please contact us and we’ll help you to find the best solution for your arrival.

BY PLANE

Chamonix is well served by airports, the nearest of which is Geneva (85km) with plenty of flights daily.

Geneva 85km – 1 hour

Chambery 135km – 2 hours

Lyon 220km – 3 hours

Grenoble 220 km – 3 hours

BY RAIL

There is a TGV from Paris from Friday through the weekend to Chamonix Mont Blanc. You have to change at Annecy if you travel on other days. The alternative station is Sallanches.

BY CAR

Chamonix is easy to drive to:

Geneva – 85km – 1 hour 15 minutes

Calais – 896km – 8 hours

Paris – 600km – 6 hours

Lille – 826 km – 7 hours 30 minutes

Milan – 240km – 3 hours (via Mont Blanc tunnel)

Airport transfers to Chamonix

There are frequent shuttle services form Geneva, Chambery and Grenoble as well as taxis. It’s also possible to get a helicopter transfer from Geneva. Many companies offer reliable airport transfers between Geneva airport and Chamonix by bus or 7-seater taxi for individuals sharing or groups with online booking facilities.

This is our favourite transfer company (although there are many from which to choose):

Chamonix Valley Transfers

Tel: 0033 485 80 01 32

Email: info@chamonix-valley-transfers.com

Web: www.chamonix-valley-transfers.co.uk

When booking a transfer or taxi you’ll need the address of your accommodation. If you’d like some help booking a transfer or any advice about getting to your accommodation please get in touch.