What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to La Garde?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to La Garde is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to La Garde?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to La Garde is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and La Garde?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to La Garde. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Garde Centre via Grenoble and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and La Garde?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to La Garde. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at La Garde via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Chamonix to La Garde?

The distance between Chamonix and La Garde is 604 km. The road distance is 444.6 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to La Garde without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to La Garde without a car is to bus and train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to La Garde?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Chamonix to La Garde, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to La Garde bus from?

Chamonix to La Garde bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to La Garde train from?

Chamonix to La Garde train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to La Garde?

The best way to get from Chamonix to La Garde is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Chamonix to La Garde bus arrive?

Chamonix to La Garde bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Chamonix to La Garde train arrive?

Chamonix to La Garde train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to La Garde?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to La Garde is 445 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Chamonix to La Garde.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to La Garde?

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Chamonix to La Garde - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to La Garde 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 via Lyon Airport (LYS)
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportS766
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Toulon7897
6h 50m
€76–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Gare RoutiereAutocar
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to ToulonN739
10h 50m
€58–103
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 Toulon
8h 58m
€80–218
Drive 444.6 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to La Garde444.6 km
5h 42m
€68–98
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 Marseille St Charles to La Garde
7h 46m
€105–265
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 Marseille St CharlesTgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La GardeTer
9h 16m
€73–157
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 Antibes to Toulon
8h 5m
€64–175
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 Antibes to Toulon
8h 57m
€99–268

Chamonix to La Garde by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to La Garde.

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Distance: 603.8 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and La Garde, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Garde via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, and Marseille St Charles in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Garde Centre via Grenoble Gare Routiere, Grenoble, and Gare Routière in around 10h 50m.

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