What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime is to bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Sainte-Maxime?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Sainte-Maxime. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Sainte-Maxime via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime?

The distance between Chamonix and Sainte-Maxime is 688 km. The road distance is 436.1 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime without a car is to bus and train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 10h 27m and costs €100 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime?

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime is 436 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime?

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Where can I stay near Sainte-Maxime?

There are 6335+ hotels available in Sainte-Maxime.

Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime 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 Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
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 Les Arcs Draguignan
10h 27m
€106–218
Bus
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 Sainte-MaximeBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 55m
€36–125
Drive 436.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime436.1 km
6h 9m
€68–98
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
3. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
8h 3m
€55–150
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 Les Arcs DraguignanTgv
10h 54m
€107–162
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turin
2. Take the bus from Turin to Nice
3. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël ValescureC13
11h 59m
€50–100
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
3. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
8h 50m
€89–286
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 Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LYS - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Arcs Draguignan
10h 1m
€118–278

Chamonix to Sainte-Maxime by bus and train

7Weekly Services

10h 27mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.4 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Sainte-Maxime, France?

You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Sainte-Maxime via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Theatre de la mer via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, Les Arcs Draguignan, and Gare SNCF in around 10h 54m.

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