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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Calais is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €140 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Calais is to drive which takes 8h 17m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Calais?

The distance between Chamonix and Calais is 917 km. The road distance is 826.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Calais without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 38m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Chamonix to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Calais bus from?

Chamonix to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Calais?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Calais is to bus via Paris which takes 13h 35m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Chamonix to Calais bus arrive?

Chamonix to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Calais is 826 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Chamonix to Calais.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chamonix to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Chamonix to Calais - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chamonix to Calais 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 Genevabus 507 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
10h 38m
€149–503
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700 / ...
13h 35m
€48–135
Drive 826.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Calaiscar 826.1 km
8h 17m
€128–185
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
9h 35m
€98–256
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Amienstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
12h 4m
€111–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lillebus N779
2. Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus N280 / ...
14h 55m
€62–145
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 56m
€129–406
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
8h 25m
€106–324
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane TRN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
12h 23m
€98–282
Bus to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TRN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
11h 18m
€138–441

Chamonix to Calais by bus, foot, and train

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10h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 916.9 km
Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Calais via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Calais Ville via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Amiens in around 12h 4m.

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