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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Arles is to bus via Lyon which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Arles is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Arles. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Gorodiche via Geneva - Bus station and PEM Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Arles. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Arles via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Arles?

The distance between Chamonix and Arles is 475 km. The road distance is 398.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Arles without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Chamonix to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Arles bus from?

Chamonix to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Arles train from?

Chamonix to Arles 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 Arles?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Arles is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Chamonix to Arles bus arrive?

Chamonix to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Chamonix to Arles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Arles is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chamonix to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1962+ hotels available in Arles.

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

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

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, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain Tgv
6h 11m
€65–114
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
8h 41m
€37–75
Bus, train via Valence
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Valence Ville to Arlestrain Ter
8h 6m
€68–153
Drive 398.8 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Arlescar 398.8 km
4h 30m
€62–89
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 35m
€95–262
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 21m
€99–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
3. Take the bus from PEM Gare Routière to Gorodichebus 707
10h 24m
€40–96

Chamonix to Arles by bus, foot, and train

13Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Arles via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Arles via Lyon, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 8h 41m.

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