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

The cheapest way to get from Confolens to Chamonix is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Confolens to Chamonix is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €220 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Confolens and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Confolens to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 and arriving at Chamonix via Roumazieres-Gare Sncf, Limoges, Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Confolens to Chamonix?

The distance between Confolens and Chamonix is 573 km. The road distance is 597 km.

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

The best way to get from Confolens to Chamonix without a car is to bus and train via Geneva which takes 12h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Confolens to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Confolens to Chamonix bus from?

Confolens to Chamonix bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 station.

Where does the Confolens to Chamonix bus arrive?

Confolens to Chamonix bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Roumazieres-Gare Sncf station.

Can I drive from Confolens to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Confolens to Chamonix is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Confolens to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 3422+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Confolens to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Confolens to Chamonix by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Confolens to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIG - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
5h 58m
€229–442
Drive 597 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Confolens to Chamonix597 km
6h 9m
€93–134
Bus, train via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 to Angouleme-Gare Sncf181
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
12h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 to Roumazieres-Gare Sncf181
2. Take the bus from Roumazieres-Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars180
3. Take the bus from Limoges to Brive-la-Gaillarde
4. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon716
5. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix
16h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 to Angouleme-Gare Sncf181
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTgv
12h 26m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 to Roumazieres-Gare Sncf181
2. Take the bus from Roumazieres-Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars180
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon VilleTer
4. Take the train from Vierzon to Lyon Part DieuTer
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
16h 49m
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 to Angouleme-Gare Sncf181
2. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonix
17h 5m

Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 573.2 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Confolens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Confolens-Marche Couvert Rd30 to Chamonix via Roumazieres-Gare Sncf, Limoges, Brive-la-Gaillarde, and Lyon in around 16h 12m.

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