What is the cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 17h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs €55 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Île de Ré and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Cognacq Jay and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via La Rochelle and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Île de Ré to Chamonix?

The distance between Île de Ré and Chamonix is 723 km. The road distance is 772.5 km.

How do I travel from Île de Ré to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 42m and costs €130 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Île de Ré to Chamonix bus from?

Île de Ré to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from Île de Ré to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which takes 16h 43m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Île de Ré to Chamonix bus arrive?

Île de Ré to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Île de Ré to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Chamonix is 772 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Île de Ré to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6108+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Île de Ré to Chamonix - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Île de Ré to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
6h 44m
€57–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 3m
€55–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 507 / ...
12h 42m
€131–298
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus N746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S766 / ...
16h 43m
€71–111
Drive 772.5 km
1. Drive from La Flotte to Chamonixcar 772.5 km
8h 35m
€117–169
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
10h 43m
€64–201
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
10h 8m
€64–224
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
11h 33m
€63–176
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
10h 58m
€58–219
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Tgv
12h 50m
€126–281
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayettrain 081G
15h 49m
€183–438

Île de Ré to Chamonix by bus, foot, train, and subway

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12h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 723.3 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via La Rochelle and Lyon in around 16h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 12h 50m.

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