What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Marseille is to bus via Lyon which costs €26 - €55 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Marseille is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Marseille station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Marseille St Charles via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Marseille?

The distance between Chamonix and Marseille is 557 km. The road distance is 419.1 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Marseille without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Marseille?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chamonix to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Marseille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Marseille train from?

Chamonix to Marseille 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 Marseille?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Marseille is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Chamonix to Marseille bus arrive?

Chamonix to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Marseille train arrive?

Chamonix to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Marseille is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chamonix to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Marseille?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Marseille by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus StationSwiss Tours L5301
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marseille St CharlesTgv
5h 52m
€56–392
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to LyonS766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-CharlesN719 / ...
9h 5m
€26–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 25m
€28–55
Drive 419.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Marseille419.1 km
4h 58m
€65–94
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LYS - MRS
5h 54m
€93–233
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to BellegardeTer
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Marseille St CharlesTgv
7h 35m
€91–175
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)GVA - MRS
7h 32m
€94–252
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Malpensa Airport - Milan
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)MXP - MRS
7h 49m
€90–204

Chamonix to Marseille by bus, foot, and train

5Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 557 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Marseille, France?

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Grenoble - Bus Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille St Charles via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Bellegarde in around 7h 35m.

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