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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Arles is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

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 32m and costs €60 - €90.

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, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Arles?

The distance between Chamonix and Arles is 478 km. The road distance is 407.1 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 31m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chamonix to Arles, including transfers.

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 19m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 35m.

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 Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Arles is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m 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?

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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 to Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportS766
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon TgvFr
6h 31m
€46–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus StationSwiss Tours L5301
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
8h 35m
€34–60
Bus, train via Valence
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence VilleTer
3. Take the train from Valence Ville to ArlesTer
8h 7m
€78–145
Drive 407.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Arles407.1 km
4h 32m
€63–90
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LYS - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
6h 40m
€101–261
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 Avignon TgvTgv
8h 19m
€92–145
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to LyonS766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to AvignonN1315 / ...
9h 10m
€40–61

Chamonix to Arles by bus, foot, and train

31Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Arles.

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Distance: 477.7 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Arles via Geneva - Bus station, Avignon, and Avignon Centre in around 8h 35m.

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