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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Montpellier is to bus via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station which costs €22 - €90 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Montpellier is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Montpellier via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Montpellier?

The distance between Chamonix and Montpellier is 521 km. The road distance is 444.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Montpellier without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 26m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Chamonix to Montpellier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Montpellier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Montpellier train from?

Chamonix to Montpellier 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 Montpellier?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Montpellier is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs €28 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Chamonix to Montpellier bus arrive?

Chamonix to Montpellier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Montpellier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Montpellier?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Montpellier is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chamonix to Montpellier.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Montpellier?

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Chamonix to Montpellier - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Montpellier by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecy
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
7h 26m
€61–166
Bus via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 59m
€22–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier
7h 50m
€28–88
Drive 444.6 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Montpellier444.6 km
4h 40m
€68–98
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)GVA - MPL
7h 39m
€130–292
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 Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
7h 50m
€74–169

Chamonix to Montpellier by bus and train

63Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Montpellier.

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Distance: 520.6 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Montpellier via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 50m.

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