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 €60 - €200 and takes 10h 36m.

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 €100 - €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 via Gare routière Balzac, Angers and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Chamonix?

The distance between Loire Valley and Chamonix is 875 km. The road distance is 660.9 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 11m and costs €160 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m 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 11m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs and takes 17h 6m.

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 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Loire Valley to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5569+ 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 TGV081B
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTgv
10h 11m
€165–310
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
10h 36m
€64–197
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Lyon724
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix
17h 6m
Drive 660.9 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Chamonix660.9 km
6h 45m
€102–147
Train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Part DieuIntercités / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
14h 17m
€101–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Annecy - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Station
17h 26m
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
10h 11m
€75–228

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

42Weekly Planes

1h 24mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.6 km
Duration: 10h 11m

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, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Chamonix via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers, and Lyon in around 17h 6m.

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