How to travel from Agen to Chamonix, France

The distance between Agen and Chamonix is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Agen to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane and bus

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train via Toulouse Matabiau

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then Lyon Part Dieu and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse then Annecy and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance791km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agen and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Agen to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Agen and Chamonix is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (328 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Agen and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agen to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Agen and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agen and Chamonix. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agen to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Agen and Chamonix. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agen and Chamonix. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agen to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aire de Covoiturage, Toulouse and Annecy. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Agen and Chamonix. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agen to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agen and Chamonix. The distance is around 791km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agen to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agen and Chamonix

Transport options from Agen to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane and bus + 3 similar
4h 30m
€190($190)
5 times a day689km (428 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus4h 45m
€150($150)
5 times a day791km (491 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
€140($140)
twice daily726km (451 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus6h 15m
€155($155)
twice daily836km (519 miles)
Train via Toulouse Matabiau + 1 similar
9h 45m
€265($265)
6 times a week924km (574 miles)
Train9h 45m
€235($235)
twice a week1,249km (776 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€53($53)
6 times a week872km (542 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€140($140)
on demand791km (491 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix