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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Chamonix is to bus via Chambéry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Chamonix is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs €150 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Saintes to Chamonix?

The distance between Saintes and Chamonix is 916 km. The road distance is 718.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Saintes to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Chamonix bus from?

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

Where does the Saintes to Chamonix bus arrive?

Saintes to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Chamonix is 718 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Saintes to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5923+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Saintes to Chamonix - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Saintes to Chamonix by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 4m
€67–120
Bus via Chambéry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Chambérybus N746
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 779
14h
€63–104
Drive 718.2 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Chamonixcar 718.2 km
8h
€114–164
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 3m
€102–252
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 48m
€81–211
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 54m
€138–326
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 11m
€96–383
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
10h 33m
€76–227
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 27m
€152–394

Saintes to Chamonix by bus

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13h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 916.5 km
Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Saintes to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Annecy - Bus Station in around 13h 4m.

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