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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Avignon to Chamonix?

The distance between Avignon and Chamonix is 435 km. The road distance is 367 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 4h 56m and costs €30 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Avignon to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Chamonix bus from?

Avignon to Chamonix bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Avignon to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Avignon to Chamonix is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Avignon to Chamonix bus arrive?

Avignon to Chamonix bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.

Where does the Avignon to Chamonix train arrive?

Avignon to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Annemasse station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Chamonix is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Avignon to Chamonix.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Avignon to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6115+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Avignon to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train, bus via Lyon Airport (LYS)
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7820 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 56m
€32–143
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S766 / ...
7h 50m
€25–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Montméliantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
6h 47m
€67–101
Drive 367 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Chamonixcar 367 km
3h 58m
€55–80
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
6h 46m
€96–274
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Annemassetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
6h 50m
€86–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S500 / ...
7h 50m
€31–43

Avignon to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

28Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 434.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva in around 7h 50m.

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