What is the cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Chamonix is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from French Riviera to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Chamonix is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between French Riviera and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Chamonix via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière, Fréjus - Bus Station and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from French Riviera to Chamonix?

The distance between French Riviera and Chamonix is 752 km. The road distance is 437.1 km.

How do I travel from French Riviera to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 51m and costs €75 - €200.

How long does it take to get from French Riviera to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from French Riviera to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Chamonix bus from?

French Riviera to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Fréjus - Bus Station.

Train or bus from French Riviera to Chamonix?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Chamonix is to bus which takes 11h 58m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the French Riviera to Chamonix bus arrive?

French Riviera to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Can I drive from French Riviera to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Chamonix is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from French Riviera to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5818+ hotels available in Chamonix.

French Riviera to Chamonix - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from French Riviera to Chamonix by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St CharlesTgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to GeneveTgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix507 / ...
10h 51m
€75–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to ChamonixS766 / ...
11h 58m
€48–80
Drive 437.1 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Chamonix437.1 km
6h 11m
€67–96
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
8h 32m
€56–134
Train
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
11h 20m
€97–164
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
11h 50m
€101–182
Train, bus via Turin
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice RiquierC13
2. Take the bus from Nice to Turin
3. Take the bus from Turin to Chamonix
12h 23m
€50–89
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
9h 7m
€92–222

French Riviera to Chamonix by bus, train, and foot

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10h 51mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.2 km
Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Chamonix via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière, Fréjus - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, and Annecy in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gare Routiere, St Raphael Valescure, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 11h 20m.

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