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

The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Chamonix is to bus via Turin which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cannes to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs €40 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Cannes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Cannes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF Cannes and arriving at Chamonix via Nice Airport and Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cannes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Cannes to Chamonix?

The distance between Cannes and Chamonix is 718 km. The road distance is 427.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cannes to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 7h 37m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Cannes to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Chamonix bus from?

Cannes to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Cannes to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Cannes to Chamonix is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Turin, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Cannes to Chamonix bus arrive?

Cannes to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Cannes to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cannes to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Chamonix is 427 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Cannes to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5779+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Cannes to Chamonix - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cannes 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 via Lyon Airport (LYS)
best
1. Take the train from Cannes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv7858
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to ChamonixS766 / ...
7h 37m
€99–215
Bus via Turin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to TurinN778 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to ChamonixN504
10h 7m
€37–87
Train
1. Take the train from Cannes to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
10h 6m
€95–157
Drive 427.3 km
1. Drive from Cannes to Chamonix427.3 km
6h 35m
€65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Aosta1404
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Chamonix507 / ...
10h 37m
€43–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cannes to VentimigliaC3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Torino Porta Nuova
3. Take the bus from Turin to Chamonix
11h 1m
€41–96
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCE - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
6h 29m
€43–125
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
7h 4m
€79–213

Cannes to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 718.2 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cannes to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF Cannes to Chamonix via Aeroport Promenade, Nice Airport, and Turin in around 10h 7m.

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