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

The cheapest way to get from Saumur to Chamonix is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saumur to Chamonix is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Saumur and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Saumur to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via St Pierre Des Corps, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Saumur to Chamonix?

The distance between Saumur and Chamonix is 883 km. The road distance is 672.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Saumur to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 10h 5m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Saumur to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saumur to Chamonix train from?

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

Where does the Saumur to Chamonix train arrive?

Saumur to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Saumur to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Saumur to Chamonix is 673 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Saumur to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 4993+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Saumur to Chamonix - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Saumur 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
10h 5m
€143–283
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
14h 34m
€55–112
Drive 672.9 km
1. Drive from Saumur to Chamonixcar 672.9 km
6h 54m
€106–152
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 48m
€65–206
Train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Tgv
10h 29m
€144–299
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
10h 31m
€113–249
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
14h 35m
€57–118
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur 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
7h 13m
€91–250
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 15m
€144–375
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers St Laudtrain
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
4. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 45m
€169–601

Saumur to Chamonix by train, subway, foot, and bus

55Weekly Services

10h 5mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 882.7 km
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Saumur to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via St Pierre Des Corps, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 10h 29m.

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