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 12h 4m.

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 14m 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 station. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière, Fréjus - Bus Station and Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from French Riviera to Chamonix?

The distance between French Riviera and Chamonix is 693 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 9h 34m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m 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 train which takes 11h 27m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 4m.

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 14m to drive from French Riviera to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5908+ 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, train (TGV), car, or plane

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 Les Arcs Draguignan to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7858
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus S766 / ...
9h 34m
€90–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 4m
€48–80
Train
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
11h 27m
€106–184
Drive 437.1 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Chamonixcar 437.1 km
6h 14m
€68–98
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus
8h 33m
€59–155
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus
11h 54m
€101–217
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Riquiertrain C13
2. Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus
3. Take the bus from Turin to Chamonixbus
12h 29m
€48–94
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus
9h 13m
€97–232

French Riviera to Chamonix by bus, train, and foot

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9h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 692.8 km
Duration: 9h 34m

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

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Chamonix - Bus Station via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière, Fréjus - Bus Station, and Annecy - Bus Station in around 12h 4m.

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