What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix is to train and fly and bus which costs €55 - €200 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Chamonix?

The distance between Loire Valley and Chamonix is 875 km. The road distance is 662.2 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix without a car is to train via Antony which takes 10h 16m and costs €150 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Chamonix bus from?

Loire Valley to Chamonix bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix is to train via Antony which takes 10h 16m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Chamonix bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Chamonix bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Chamonix is 662 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Loire Valley to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6124+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Loire Valley to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy TGVtrain 081B
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayettrain 081G
10h 16m
€155–360
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
9h 46m
€58–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
17h 26m
Drive 662.2 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Chamonixcar 662.2 km
6h 45m
€100–144
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
10h 21m
€60–198
Train
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
12h 45m
€108–269
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Lyonbus 724
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
18h 16m

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Loire Valley to Chamonix.

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Distance: 874.8 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Saumur, Massy TGV, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, and Annecy - Bus Station in around 17h 26m.

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