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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Mende is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Mende is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Mende?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Mende. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at MENDE - Gare Sncf via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Mende?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Mende. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Mende via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Mende?

The distance between Chamonix and Mende is 630 km. The road distance is 419.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Mende without a car is to bus and train via Nîmes which takes 9h 29m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Chamonix to Mende, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Mende bus from?

Chamonix to Mende bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Mende train from?

Chamonix to Mende 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 Mende?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Mende is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €240 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Chamonix to Mende bus arrive?

Chamonix to Mende bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Mende train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Mende?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Mende is 419 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Chamonix to Mende.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mende?

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Chamonix to Mende - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Mende by bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Bus, train via Nîmes
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
3. Take the train from Nimes to Mendetrain Ter
9h 29m
€81–169
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sallanches to Saint-Étiennebus 779
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
3. Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Routièrebus 282
10h 34m
€34–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus
4. Take the bus from LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière to MENDE - Gare Sncfbus 282
10h 7m
€38–84
Drive 419.2 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Mendecar 419.2 km
5h 16m
€66–95
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Nimes to Mendetrain Ter
12h 36m
€95–231

Chamonix to Mende by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Mende.

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Distance: 630.2 km
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to MENDE - Gare Sncf via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere, Le Puy En Velay, and LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mende via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nimes in around 12h 36m.

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