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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Chamonix is to bus via Grenoble which costs €28 - €80 and takes 8h 20m.

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 station to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 54m.

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 37m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus 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 via Grenoble which takes 8h 20m and costs €28 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Marseille to Chamonix bus arrive?

Marseille to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

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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)

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 S500 / ...
6h 37m
€56–159
Bus via Grenoble
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 20m
€28–80
Drive 418.3 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Chamonixcar 418.3 km
5h
€65–93
Fly 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 Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus
6h 36m
€90–242
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 54m
€68–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Annecybus 739 / ...
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonixbus S766 / ...
9h 5m
€32–85
Fly 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 Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 16m
€77–227
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MRS - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Stationbus
8h 1m
€92–265

Marseille to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Marseille to Chamonix.

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Distance: 569.6 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Station via Grenoble - Bus Station in around 8h 20m. 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 54m.

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