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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Alès is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Alès is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Alès. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Sud Bus Station and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via Geneva - Bus station and Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Alès. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Ales via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Alès?

The distance between Chamonix and Alès is 515 km. The road distance is 385.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Alès without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 24m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Chamonix to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Alès bus from?

Chamonix to Alès bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, depart from Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Alès train from?

Chamonix to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Alès?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Alès is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Chamonix to Alès bus arrive?

Chamonix to Alès bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Alès train arrive?

Chamonix to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Alès is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chamonix to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 459+ hotels available in Alès.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to NimesTgv
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 24m
€68–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
10h 25m
€28–47
Drive 385.8 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Alès385.8 km
4h 30m
€60–87
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 46m
€82–161
Bus via Montélimar
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Montélimar
3. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routiere
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
11h 23m
€38–64

Chamonix to Alès by bus and train

65Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.3 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Geneva - Bus station and Avignon - Pem in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Ales via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nimes in around 8h 46m.

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