There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Ornans by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
7h 50m€81–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix to Dijonbus FlixBus N1529 / ...
- Take the bus from Dijon to Besançonbus FlixBus N199 / ...
8h 3m€38–57Drive 208.5 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Ornanscar 208.5 km
2h 45m€39–56
Chamonix to Ornans by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Ornans is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Ornans is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Ornans. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at La Plante via Dijon and PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Ornans. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Pontarlier via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne and Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Chamonix and Ornans is 223 km. The road distance is 208.5 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Ornans without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Chamonix to Ornans, including transfers.
Chamonix to Ornans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Ornans train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Vallorcine station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Ornans is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Ornans, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Plante via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Frasne, Pontarlier, and PEM Gare in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to La Plante via Dijon and PEM Viotte in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €22–29
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Ornans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.
Chamonix to Ornans train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Martigny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Ornans is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Chamonix to Ornans.
There are 502+ hotels available in Ornans.