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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Chamonix is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Marseille to Chamonix?

The distance between Marseille and Chamonix is 570 km. The road distance is 418.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Marseille to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Chamonix bus from?

Marseille to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Chamonix train from?

Marseille to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Marseille to Chamonix is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Marseille to Chamonix bus arrive?

Marseille to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Marseille to Chamonix train arrive?

Marseille to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Chamonix is 418 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Marseille to Chamonix.

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

Book your Marseille to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Marseille to Chamonix?

Book your Marseille to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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 Marseille St Charles to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
6h 35m
€97–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lyonbus N719 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S766 / ...
8h 55m
€25–52
Drive 418.3 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Chamonixcar 418.3 km
5h
€64–92
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
6h 21m
€85–256
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
7h 51m
€68–147
Bus via Sisteron
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Gare SNCFbus 69
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 52
3. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
10h 7m
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 16m
€72–222
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 19m
€84–192

Marseille to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Marseille to Chamonix.

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Distance: 569.6 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Lyon in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 51m.

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