Transports
How to get here ?
Chamonix is near Geneva international airport (in Switzerland), to which it is connected by an expressway. The Mont Blanc Tunnel provides direct access from Italy.
Located at the foot of Mont Blanc en France, Chamonix is easy to reach by train, car and aeroplane.
Geneva, Lyon and Milan airports are respectively 1 and 2 hours from Chamonix.
There are regular trains to Chamonix from Paris, Lyon, Annecy, Bellegarde, Geneva and Martigny.
Move around the Valley
Taxis, shuttle and VTC
Chamonix Mobilité: the valley's bus network!
Find out more about the valley's informative brochures and bus timetables!
Spring guide from April 22 to June 20, 2025 - 6Mb
Summer guide from June 21 to September 7, 2025 - 5Mo
Please note: since June 3, 2025, you must validate your ticket each time you board the bus:
New bus ticketing information brochure - 4Mo
Mont-Blanc express train
From Chamonix, the SNCF line serves all the villages:
- French side to St Gervais les Bains - le Fayet via Les Bossons, Les Houches and Servoz.
- Swiss side to Martigny via Les Praz, Argentière and Vallorcine.
The SNCF line from Servoz to Vallorcine is free for holders of the Carte d'Hôte, given to you on arrival by your accommodation provider.
