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 - €90 and takes 12h 12m.

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 23m 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 12m.

How far is it from Chamonix to French Riviera?

The distance between Chamonix and French Riviera is 745 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 train which takes 11h 7m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m 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 7m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 12m.

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 23m to drive from Chamonix to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 6330+ hotels available in French Riviera.

Chamonix to French Riviera - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to French Riviera by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
11h 7m
€107–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecybus S766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 12m
€49–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Nicebus
3. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
12h 7m
€51–93
Drive 443 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to French Rivieracar 443 km
6h 23m
€68–99
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 Stopbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
8h 16m
€59–154
Bus, train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecybus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
11h 18m
€86–278
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 Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 8m
€98–243
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
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 St Raphael Valescuretrain
9h 55m
€114–317

Chamonix to French Riviera by train and bus

6Weekly Services

11h 7mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to French Riviera.

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Distance: 744.6 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Nartelle via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 11h 7m. 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 12m.

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