What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Chamonix is to bus which costs €25 - €85 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from ALÈS - Gare Routière and arriving at Chamonix via Avignon and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Nimes, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Alès to Chamonix?

The distance between Alès and Chamonix is 568 km. The road distance is 384.8 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs €65 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Alès to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Chamonix bus from?

Alès to Chamonix bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), depart from ALÈS - Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Chamonix train from?

Alès to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Alès to Chamonix is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €85 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Alès to Chamonix bus arrive?

Alès to Chamonix bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), arrive at Avignon - Pem station.

Where does the Alès to Chamonix train arrive?

Alès to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Chamonix is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Alès to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 3422+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Alès to Chamonix - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Alès to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
8h 59m
€67–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem115
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus station
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
10h 31m
€26–84
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
4. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
9h 17m
€79–156
Drive 384.8 km
1. Drive from Alès to Chamonix384.8 km
4h 27m
€60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
9h 7m
€83–133
Bus via Montélimar
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare RoutièreE13
2. Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Montelimar Gare Routiere
3. Take the bus from Montélimar to Annecy - Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonix
11h 47m
€38–65

Alès to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

54Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.7 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Ales to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Nimes, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Chamonix via Avignon and Geneva in around 10h 31m.

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