What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routière et SNCF and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Loire Valley?

The distance between Chamonix and Loire Valley is 873 km. The road distance is 665.7 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Antony which takes 10h 21m and costs €160 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Loire Valley bus from?

Chamonix to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Loire Valley is to train via Antony which takes 10h 21m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Chamonix to Loire Valley bus arrive?

Chamonix to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Loire Valley is 666 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Chamonix to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 756+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Chamonix to Loire Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Massy TGV081G
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur081B
10h 21m
€163–360
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
8h 28m
€88–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Angers - Bus Station Esplanade
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzac404 / ...
17h 10m
Drive 665.7 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Loire Valley665.7 km
6h 52m
€102–147
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 Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Port BouletTer
12h 31m
€92–287
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Angers724
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzac404 / ...
17h 55m
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
7h 41m
€93–249
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
7h 28m
€137–393
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
4. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumur
9h 1m
€164–442

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 873.1 km
Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Loire Valley via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Massy TGV, and Saumur in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Loire Valley via Annecy, Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 17h 10m.

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