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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arles to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Arles to Chamonix?

The distance between Arles and Chamonix is 473 km. The road distance is 398 km.

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

The best way to get from Arles to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Arles to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Chamonix train from?

Arles to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Arles to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Arles to Chamonix is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Arles to Chamonix train arrive?

Arles to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Arles to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Chamonix is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Arles to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5908+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Arles to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Arles to Chamonix by train, bus, train (TGV), car, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7820 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus S766 / ...
6h 59m
€46–160
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus N1315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonixbus S766 / ...
9h 36m
€36–62
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
8h 51m
€80–137
Drive 398 km
1. Drive from Arles to Chamonixcar 398 km
4h 32m
€62–89
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus
7h 11m
€100–260
Train, bus via Valence
1. Take the train from Arles to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus
8h 57m
€86–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus S500 / ...
9h 9m
€41–58

Arles to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

28Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.4 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Arles to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arles to Chamonix via Avignon Centre, Avignon, and Geneva in around 9h 9m.

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