There are 5 ways to get from Cluses to Valmeinier by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 31m€61–109Drive 145.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Cluses to Valmeiniercar 145.5 km
1h 56m€23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cluses 74 to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrinebus S41
5h 35m€28–83Bus
- Take the bus from Cluses 74 to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
5h 37m€35–50Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvanbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrinebus S41
6h 5m€25–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluses to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cluses to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluses to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Cluses 74 and arriving at Plan Perrine via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Cluses and Valmeinier is 211 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Cluses to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cluses to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Cluses to Valmeinier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cluses 74 station.
The best way to get from Cluses to Valmeinier is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 37m.
Cluses to Valmeinier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluses to Valmeinier is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Cluses to Valmeinier.
What companies run services between Cluses, France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Cluses 74 to Valmeinier via Annecy, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluses 74 to Plan Perrine via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routière in around 5h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Cluses 74 to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €16–23
Train from Annecy to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–25
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €19–26
- 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Cluses 74 to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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