How to travel from Chamonix to Antibes, France

The distance between Chamonix and Antibes is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Antibes by bus, train, 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aosta then Turin and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Antibes.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Antibes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Chamonix and Antibes is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Chamonix and Antibes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Antibes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Antibes. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Antibes. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Antibes. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aosta, Turin and Nice Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Antibes. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m 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 Antibes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Antibes. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Antibes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Antibes

Transport options from Chamonix to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 35m
€225($225)
every 20 mins526km (327 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€42($42)
once daily485km (302 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€250($250)
5 times a day771km (479 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€65($65)
on demand484km (301 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes