There are 10 ways to get from Paris to French Alps by train, bus, night bus or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
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Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Bellegarde
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Take the train from Bellegarde to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Paris to Chamonix
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva, bus
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the bus from Geneva - Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon, bus
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS)
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Take the bus from Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa, bus
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the bus from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Aosta Autostazione
Fly Paris Orly to Geneva, bus
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the bus from Geneva - Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Turin, train, bus
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Turin (TRN)
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Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Aosta
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Take the bus from Aosta Autostazione to Courmayeur - Piazzale Monte Bianco
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, bus
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the bus from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Aosta Autostazione
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Paris to French Alps is to bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 9h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to French Alps is to train which costs €90 - €120 and takes 5h 29m.
The distance between Paris and French Alps is 478 km.
The best way to get from Paris to French Alps without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Paris to French Alps, including transfers.
The best way to get from Paris to French Alps is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 9h 26m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Swiss and Air France offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Geneva Airport.
There are 3567+ hotels available in French Alps. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.
- Distance: 478 km
- Duration: 5h 29m
What companies run services between Paris, France and French Alps, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet once daily. Tickets cost €90 - €120 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Chamonix Sud - Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €19 - €24 and the journey takes 9h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €390
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €490
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Turin via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €700
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €120
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €90
- 1st Class
- €80 - €100
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €37
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellegarde to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21 - €35
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Aosta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Geneva - Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Paris to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Aosta to Courmayeur
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €20
- Website
- Swiss Tours
- Phone
- +39 0165 36 70 11
- savda@savda.it
- Website
- aosta.arriva.it
Bus from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Aosta Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €19
- Schedules at
- arriva.it
Bus from Aosta Autostazione to Courmayeur - Piazzale Monte Bianco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Schedules at
- arriva.it
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