What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Les Arcs?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Les Arcs. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Lycee Agricole via Annecy - Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Les Arcs?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Les Arcs. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Les Arcs Draguignan via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Les Arcs?

The distance between Chamonix and Les Arcs is 664 km. The road distance is 428.7 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Les Arcs without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs without a car is to bus and train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 8h 47m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Les Arcs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Les Arcs train from?

Chamonix to Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Chamonix to Les Arcs bus arrive?

Chamonix to Les Arcs bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Les Arcs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Les Arcs?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Les Arcs is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Chamonix to Les Arcs.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Les Arcs?

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Chamonix to Les Arcs - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Les Arcs 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 Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Les Arcs Draguignantrain
8h 47m
€103–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 7m
€43–80
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 Les Arcs - Draguignantrain C13
10h 45m
€53–95
Drive 428.7 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Les Arcscar 428.7 km
5h 41m
€67–96
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Geneva Airportbus
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 Les Arcs - Draguignantrain
7h 21m
€61–155
Train
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 Les Arcs Draguignantrain Tgv
9h 14m
€104–180
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
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 Les Arcs - Draguignantrain
7h 41m
€99–244
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Les Arcs Draguignantrain
7h 55m
€110–292

Chamonix to Les Arcs by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664.4 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Les Arcs Draguignan via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lycee Agricole via Annecy - Bus Station, Fréjus - Bus Station, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 7m.

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