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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Avignon is to bus via Lyon which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Avignon is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Avignon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Thiers via Lyon and Le Lac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Avignon?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Avignon Tgv via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Avignon?

The distance between Chamonix and Avignon is 435 km. The road distance is 367.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Avignon without a car is to bus and train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 5h 1m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Chamonix to Avignon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Avignon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Avignon train from?

Chamonix to Avignon 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 Avignon?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Avignon is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Chamonix to Avignon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Avignon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Avignon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Avignon is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Chamonix to Avignon.

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

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

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

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Bus, train via Lyon Airport (LYS)
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 Avignon Tgvtrain Fr
5h 1m
€42–104
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 / ...
7h 35m
€32–63
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
6h 56m
€93–160
Drive 367.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Avignoncar 367.3 km
3h 59m
€56–81
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 Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 6m
€96–278
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Avignon Centretrain Ter
6h 58m
€62–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus N504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
7h 45m
€35–90

Chamonix to Avignon by bus, foot, and train

44Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.2 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Avignon Tgv via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Annemasse in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Thiers via Lyon and Le Lac in around 7h 35m.

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