There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Valsavarenche by bus, night bus or car
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Valsavarenche is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Valsavarenche is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Valsavarenche is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
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The cost-effective way to get from Chamonix to Valsavarenche is to drive, which costs €7 - €12 and takes 1h 2m.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Valsavarenche is to drive which costs €7 - €12 and takes 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Valsavarenche. However, there are services departing from Chamonix sud and arriving at Dégioz Valsavarenche via Piazzale Monte Bianco and Villeneuve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Chamonix and Valsavarenche is 45 km. The road distance is 61.2 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Valsavarenche without a car is to bus and line 581 bus and line 747 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €5 - €11.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chamonix to Valsavarenche, including transfers.
Chamonix to Valsavarenche bus services, operated by SAVDA – Aosta - Arriva Italia, depart from Chamonix sud station.
Chamonix to Valsavarenche bus services, operated by SAVDA – Aosta - Arriva Italia, arrive at Dégioz Valsavarenche station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Valsavarenche is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Chamonix to Valsavarenche.
There are 181+ hotels available in Valsavarenche. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 45.3 km
- Duration: 3h 40m
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Valsavarenche, Italy?
You can take a bus from Chamonix to Valsavarenche via Piazzale Monte Bianco and Villeneuve in around 3h 40m.

- Phone
- +39 0165 36 70 11
- savda@savda.it
- Website
- aosta.arriva.it
Bus from Chamonix sud to Piazzale Monte Bianco
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Schedules at
- aosta.arriva.it
Bus from Piazzale Monte Bianco to Villeneuve
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Schedules at
- aosta.arriva.it
Bus from Villeneuve to Dégioz Valsavarenche
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Schedules at
- arriva.it

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Chamonix to Courmayeur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Chamonix to Courmayeur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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