What is the cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Chamonix is to bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 15h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from l'Escala to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Chamonix is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between l'Escala and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from L'Escala Pobla Sec and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Girona and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from l'Escala to Chamonix?

The distance between l'Escala and Chamonix is 863 km. The road distance is 669.2 km.

How do I travel from l'Escala to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 27m and costs €85 - €220.

How long does it take to get from l'Escala to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from l'Escala to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the l'Escala to Chamonix bus from?

l'Escala to Chamonix bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from L'Escala Pobla Sec station.

Train or bus from l'Escala to Chamonix?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which takes 15h 9m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €130 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the l'Escala to Chamonix bus arrive?

l'Escala to Chamonix bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station.

Can I drive from l'Escala to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Chamonix is 669 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from l'Escala to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5591+ hotels available in Chamonix.

l'Escala to Chamonix - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from l'Escala to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

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 Girona to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
12h 27m
€89–218
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos11
2. Take the bus from Girona to Lyon
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus Station
15h 9m
€50–153
Drive 669.2 km
1. Drive from l'Escala to Chamonix669.2 km
6h 37m
€106–152
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BCN - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
8h 50m
€60–225
Train
1. Take the train from Girona to Lyon Part Dieu9737
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
12h 27m
€101–127
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc
13h 44m
€96–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos11
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Geneva - Bus station
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
15h 34m
€50–141
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BCN - MXP
3. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix
10h 45m
€71–220
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BCN - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
10h 15m
€62–255

l'Escala to Chamonix by bus, train, and foot

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12h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 862.7 km
Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Chamonix - Bus Station via Girona, Estació d'Autobusos, Girona, Lyon, and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc via Flaça, Flaçà, Girona, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 12h 27m.

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