There are 6 ways to get from Crest to Chamonix by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble Gare RoutiereAutocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 40m€29–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to AnnecyTer
- Take the bus from Annecy to ChamonixS766 / ...
7h€45–87Drive 256.7 km
- Drive from Crest to Chamonix256.7 km
3h 6m€40–57Train, bus via Grenoble
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to GrenobleTer
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-BlancAutocar
6h 40m€47–57Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-BlancAutocar
7h 53m€56–90Train
- Take the train from Valence Ville to AnnecyTer
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
8h 51m€69–95
Crest to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crest to Chamonix is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Crest to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Crest to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Sncf Armorin and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Crest to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Crest and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Valence Ville, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Crest and Chamonix is 320 km. The road distance is 256.7 km.
The best way to get from Crest to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Crest to Chamonix, including transfers.
Crest to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Crest to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.
The best way to get from Crest to Chamonix is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Crest, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Sncf Armorin to Chamonix - Bus Station via Tgv R-Alpes Sud, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Valence Ville, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 8h 51m.
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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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Ville to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Ville to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- 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 Annecy to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Crest to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Crest to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crest to Chamonix is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Crest to Chamonix.
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