There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Embrun by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gares to Gare S.N.C.FT91
8h 21m€32–58Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Take the train from Annecy to GrenobleTer
- Take the train from Grenoble to GapTer
9h 28m€67–84Drive 248.9 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Embrun248.9 km
3h 35m€39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Gare RoutiereAutocar
- Take the train from Grenoble to GapTer
8h 50m€61–79Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de l'Europe55
- Take the train from Briancon to EmbrunTer
9h 23mTrain
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to La Roche-sur-ForonTer
- Take the train from Annecy to GrenobleTer
- Take the train from Grenoble to GapTer
11h 29m€81–101
Chamonix to Embrun by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Embrun is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Embrun is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Embrun. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Embrun via Gares and Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Embrun. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc and arriving at Embrun via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy, Grenoble and Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Chamonix and Embrun is 350 km. The road distance is 248.9 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Embrun without a car is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Chamonix to Embrun, including transfers.
Chamonix to Embrun bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.
Chamonix to Embrun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Embrun is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Embrun, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Embrun via Grenoble - Bus Station, Gares, and Gap in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Embrun via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy, Grenoble, and Gap in around 11h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Briancon to Embrun
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Rail 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Gares to Gare S.N.C.F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 820 08 38 38
- contact@itinisere.fr
- Website
- itinisere.fr
Bus from Gares to Gare S.N.C.F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.itinisere.fr/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gares to Gare S.N.C.F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 13943050
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de l'Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Embrun bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Chamonix to Embrun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche-sur-Foron station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Embrun is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chamonix to Embrun.
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