How to travel from Chamonix to Cassis, France

The distance between Chamonix and Cassis is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Cassis by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CassisChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cassis.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Cassis

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Cassis by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Chamonix and Cassis is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Chamonix and Cassis by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Cassis is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Cassis. We recommend that you drive to Cassis. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Cassis. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Cassis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière, Aix-en-Provence and Pôle d'Echanges. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Swiss PostAuto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Cassis. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 55m 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 Cassis. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Cassis is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Cassis. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Cassis. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Cassis is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Chamonix to Cassis

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Cassis

Transport options from Chamonix to Cassis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
€245($245)
every 20 mins537km (334 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 25m
€290($290)
every 20 mins721km (448 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€42($42)
once a week506km (315 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€66($66)
on demand486km (302 miles)

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Airports near Cassis

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Cassis
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Cassis
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Cassis