What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to French Riviera?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to French Riviera is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to French Riviera?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to French Riviera is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and French Riviera?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Annecy - Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Chamonix to French Riviera?

The distance between Chamonix and French Riviera is 712 km. The road distance is 443 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to French Riviera without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to French Riviera without a car is to bus and train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 9h 42m and costs €90 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to French Riviera?

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Chamonix to French Riviera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to French Riviera bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to French Riviera?

The best way to get from Chamonix to French Riviera is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Chamonix to French Riviera bus arrive?

Chamonix to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to French Riviera?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to French Riviera is 443 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Chamonix to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 6263+ hotels available in French Riviera.

Chamonix to French Riviera - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to French Riviera by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane

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 via Lyon Airport (LYS)
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Toulon
3. Take the train from Toulon to St Raphael ValescureTgv
9h 42m
€92–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to AnnecyS766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 7m
€49–77
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 St Raphael ValescureTgv
11h 5m
€98–193
Drive 443 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to French Riviera443 km
6h 19m
€68–98
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
8h 10m
€52–141
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to St Raphael ValescureTgv
11h 12m
€91–179
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turin
2. Take the bus from Turin to Nice
3. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël ValescureC13
12h 1m
€50–106
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
9h 2m
€87–234
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, 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 Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescure
9h 49m
€115–302

Chamonix to French Riviera by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

9h 42mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to French Riviera.

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Distance: 711.6 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Les Heures Claires via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Les Heures Claires via Annecy, Annecy - Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 7m.

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