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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Marseille is to bus which costs €26 - €50 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 5h 4m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Marseille?

The distance between Chamonix and Marseille is 532 km. The road distance is 423 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 via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 5h 42m and costs €30 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m 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 FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Marseille?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Marseille is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Chamonix to Marseille bus arrive?

Chamonix to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Marseille is 423 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Chamonix to Marseille.

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

Book your Chamonix to Marseille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4439+ hotels available in Marseille.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to Marseille 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 - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Marseille St CharlesFr
5h 42m
€34–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to LyonS766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-CharlesN719 / ...
9h 5m
€26–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St CharlesTgv
7h 29m
€69–170
Drive 423 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Marseille423 km
5h 4m
€66–94
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 53m
€93–223
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
8h 35m
€76–172
Bus via Sisteron
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Gare Routiere
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF52
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles69
10h 40m
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 11m
€89–262
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 48m
€81–209

Chamonix to Marseille by bus, foot, and train

31Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.2 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille St Charles via Chedde, PASSY Pres Moulin, SAINT GERVAIS LES BAINS Gare Le Fayet, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Lyon in around 9h 5m.

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