How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance439km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Chamonix

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€230($230)
every 20 mins501km (311 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
€225($225)
every 20 mins680km (422 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€36($36)
3 times a week450km (280 miles)
Bus via SISTERON - Gare Routière - SISTERON7h 25m
€16($16)
3 times a week416km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€59($59)
on demand439km (273 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