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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Poitiers is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Poitiers is to bus and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc and arriving at Poitiers via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Poitiers?

The distance between Chamonix and Poitiers is 599 km. The road distance is 608.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Poitiers without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 29m and costs €70 - €300.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Poitiers bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Poitiers train from?

Chamonix to Poitiers 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 Poitiers?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Poitiers is to bus via Antony which takes 14h and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Chamonix to Poitiers bus arrive?

Chamonix to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Where does the Chamonix to Poitiers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Poitiers is 608 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Chamonix to Poitiers.

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

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Chamonix to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Chamonix to Poitiers by bus, plane, train, car, or train (TGV)

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Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
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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 Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)LYS - PIS
5h 5m
€60–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
8h 29m
€73–295
Bus via Antony
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin BusBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h
€60–133
Drive 608.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Poitiers608.3 km
7h 6m
€94–136
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
9h 12m
€73–262
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
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 Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)LYS - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
9h 45m
€195–440
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
8h 35m
€69–256
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
7h 54m
€136–424
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 St Pierre Des CorpsTer
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to PoitiersTgv
12h 37m
€87–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Tours724
3. Take the bus from Tours to Poitiers
14h 55m
€64–100

Chamonix to Poitiers by bus, foot, train, and subway

57Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Poitiers via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 12h 37m.

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