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

The cheapest way to get from Cerbère to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cerbère to Chamonix is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Cerbère and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Cerbère to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Perpignan and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cerbère and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Cerbère to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Perpignan, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Cerbère to Chamonix?

The distance between Cerbère and Chamonix is 713 km. The road distance is 635.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cerbère to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 9h 5m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Cerbère to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cerbère to Chamonix bus from?

Cerbère to Chamonix bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, depart from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville station.

Where do I catch the Cerbère to Chamonix train from?

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

Train or bus from Cerbère to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Cerbère to Chamonix is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Cerbère to Chamonix bus arrive?

Cerbère to Chamonix bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, arrive at PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle station.

Where does the Cerbère to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cerbère to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Cerbère to Chamonix is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Cerbère to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5205+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Cerbère to Chamonix - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cerbère to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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 Cerbere to PerpignanTer
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
9h 5m
€97–215
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cerbere to PerpignanTer
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Station
12h 7m
€35–105
Drive 635.3 km
1. Drive from Cerbère to Chamonix635.3 km
6h 23m
€98–141
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BCN - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
9h 27m
€49–166
Train
1. Take the train from Cerbere to PerpignanTer
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
11h 14m
€92–177
Train, bus via Avignon
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Avignon CentreTer
2. Take the train from Avignon Centre to MontmélianTer
3. Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
11h 45m
€114–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Grenoble
3. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Station
12h 10m
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TLS - LYS
4. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
10h 16m
€84–231
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)TLS - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
9h 51m
€78–253
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BCN - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
10h 52m
€53–184

Cerbère to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

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9h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 713 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cerbere to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Perpignan, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Chamonix - Bus Station via Perpignan and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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