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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Chamonix is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 27m.

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 bus between Arles and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Arles to Chamonix?

The distance between Arles and Chamonix is 521 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 7h 26m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Arles to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Chamonix bus from?

Arles to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

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 bus which takes 9h 27m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €190 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Arles to Chamonix bus arrive?

Arles to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

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?

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Arles to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: 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, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Arles to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
7h 26m
€69–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 27m
€40–84
Drive 398 km
1. Drive from Arles to Chamonixcar 398 km
4h 32m
€63–90
Train, bus via Valence
1. Take the train from Arles to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 49m
€69–145
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
8h 14m
€77–186

Arles to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

146Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.7 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arles to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 8h 14m.

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