How to travel from Chamonix to Agen, France

The distance between Chamonix and Agen is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Chamonix to Agen 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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Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Agen.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)

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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy then Toulouse and then to Agen.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Agen.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Agen

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Agen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

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

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Chamonix and Agen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Agen is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Agen, 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 Chamonix and Agen. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Agen. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Chamonix and Agen. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annecy, Toulouse and Agen. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Agen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Agen is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Agen. Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Chamonix and Agen. The distance is around 790km (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 Chamonix to Agen is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Agen

Transport options from Chamonix to Agen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 3 similar
4h 5m
€190($190)
5 times a day689km (428 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train4h 25m
€150($150)
5 times a day790km (491 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
€140($140)
twice daily731km (454 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 5m
€155($155)
twice daily840km (522 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 50m
€270($270)
4 times a day1,264km (786 miles)
Train via Bellegarde9h 15m
€260($260)
5 times a day931km (578 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu9h 50m
€260($260)
6 times a week931km (578 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€53($53)
6 times a week879km (546 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€140($140)
on demand790km (491 miles)

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Airports near Agen

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

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Agen
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Agen
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Agen