What is the cheapest way to get from Lourdes to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Lourdes to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lourdes to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Lourdes to Chamonix is to drive which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Lourdes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Lourdes to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Halles - Office de tourisme and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Tarbes and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lourdes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lourdes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lourdes and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Lourdes to Chamonix?

The distance between Lourdes and Chamonix is 986 km. The road distance is 819 km.

How do I travel from Lourdes to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Lourdes to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Geneva which takes 13h 5m and costs €75 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Lourdes to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Lourdes to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lourdes to Chamonix bus from?

Lourdes to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarbes station.

Where do I catch the Lourdes to Chamonix train from?

Lourdes to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lourdes station.

Train or bus from Lourdes to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Lourdes to Chamonix is to train which takes 13h 18m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Lourdes to Chamonix bus arrive?

Lourdes to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Lourdes to Chamonix train arrive?

Lourdes to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Lourdes to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lourdes to Chamonix is 819 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Lourdes to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Lourdes to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5885+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Lourdes to Chamonix - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lourdes 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 via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
13h 5m
€78–284
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Lyon716
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix
14h 46m
€48–102
Drive 819 km
1. Drive from Lourdes to Chamonix819 km
8h 19m
€125–181
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TLS - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
8h 53m
€67–194
Train
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
13h 18m
€94–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarbes to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 9m
€56–150
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Bayonne
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
8h 51m
€80–339
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PUF - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
8h 48m
€252–599
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)TLS - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
8h 28m
€66–201
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lourdes to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOD - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
9h 41m
€72–227
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)PUF - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
10h 23m
€206–466

Lourdes to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

13h 5mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 986 km
Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Lourdes, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Lourdes to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halles - Office de tourisme to Chamonix - Bus Station via Bastillac, Tarbes, and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 15h 9m.

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