It is certainly useful to have a car in Chamonix – the valley is 20 km long and the lifts are all along the length of it. However it does also have free public transport, and it’s a greener option. Here’s an…
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How to get to Chamonix, by car, plane or train, transfers and ski buses
Driving to Chamonix has much to recommend it – no worries about baggage, less prone to disruption, and quite a lot cheaper than flying if you have a full car. It takes around 8 hours to drive the 900km to…
A short flight of around an hour and a half takes you from Britain to Geneva, our nearest airport. Once at Geneva, you are just 100 km from the chalet, via (in approximate order of convenience and expense) hire car,…
It’s only an hour’s drive from the airport to Chamonix, and although not necessary, it can be useful to have a car as the ski areas are quite spread out. More information about travel within the Chamonix Valley. It’s best to…
Trains from London to Chamonix If you prefer not to fly, it’s possible to get the train to Chamonix from London. Although this is a long journey, it’s very well scheduled and runs overnight, so you can go from St Pancras after…
There are many, many transfer companies who can take you to the door of the chalet, either privately or in a shared vehicle, for a very reasonable price. These do occasionally get a bad press – people are understandably very vocal when…
Buses link Chamonix directly with Geneva Airport and some also stop in Geneva itself. Transfers are generally a better option but sometimes the bus is the only way! All these companies will drop you at the central bus station which is…
Chamonix public transport is very good, with free shuttle buses between all the lifts, winter and summer, and an excellent railway service. Shuttle Buses in Chamonix Free shuttle buses run regularly through Les Praz – catch them either at the stop…
