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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Montpellier is to bus which costs €23 - €100 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 45m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Montpellier?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Montpellier station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

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 49m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Montpellier?

The distance between Chamonix and Montpellier is 521 km. The road distance is 445 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 39m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 59m and costs €23 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 7h 49m.

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 45m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
7h 39m
€61–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 59m
€23–99
Drive 445 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Montpelliercar 445 km
4h 45m
€69–100
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane GVA - MPL
8h 6m
€132–316
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
7h 49m
€75–170
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 50m
€39–81
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
7h 39m
€102–269

Chamonix to Montpellier by bus and train

59Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chamonix to Montpellier.

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Distance: 520.6 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 7h 59m. 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 49m.

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