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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Chamonix?

The distance between Montpellier and Chamonix is 516 km. The road distance is 441.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Montpellier to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Chamonix bus from?

Montpellier to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Chamonix train from?

Montpellier to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Chamonix is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Grenoble, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Montpellier to Chamonix bus arrive?

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

Where does the Montpellier to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montpellier to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Chamonix is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Montpellier to Chamonix.

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

Book your Montpellier to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 6124+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Can I share a ride from Montpellier to Chamonix?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Montpellier to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Montpellier to Chamonix by train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), rideshare, or car

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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7882
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 37m
€65–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Lyonbus FlixBus 788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus S766 / ...
9h
€23–52
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
7h 58m
€76–121
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blancrideshare 441.3 km
5h 36m
€30
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
8h 10m
€38–66
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus
8h 13m
€72–171
Drive 441.2 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Chamonixcar 441.2 km
4h 37m
€67–97

Montpellier to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Montpellier to Chamonix.

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Distance: 516.5 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Grenoble - Bus Station and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 8h 10m.

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