What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes is to bus and train via Lyon which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Ax-les-Thermes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Ax-les-Thermes. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Ax-les-Thermes via Annecy - Bus Station and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes?

The distance between Chamonix and Ax-les-Thermes is 890 km. The road distance is 688.8 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 59m and costs €95 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes?

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes bus from?

Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 14h 59m.

Where does the Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes bus arrive?

Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes.

Where can I stay near Ax-les-Thermes?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Ax-les-Thermes.

Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes 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 - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-ThermesTer
12h 59m
€98–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-Thermes
14h 59m
€56–130
Bus, train via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Toulouse716
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-ThermesTer
14h 43m
€57–118
Drive 688.8 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes688.8 km
7h 33m
€106–153
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-Thermes
8h 36m
€73–208
Bus, train via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse MatabiauTer
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-ThermesTer
13h 28m
€98–260
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 Toulouse MatabiauTgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-ThermesTer
14h 10m
€105–197
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-Thermes
7h 59m
€74–227

Chamonix to Ax-les-Thermes by bus and train

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12h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 890.4 km
Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Ax-les-Thermes, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Ax-les-Thermes via Chedde, PASSY Pres Moulin, SAINT GERVAIS LES BAINS Gare Le Fayet, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Ax-les-Thermes via Annecy - Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 14h 59m.

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