How to travel from Chamonix to Eze, France

The distance between Chamonix and Eze is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out EzeChamonix 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Drive

Drive to Èze.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance448km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Eze

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Eze by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Chamonix and Eze is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Chamonix and Eze by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Eze is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Eze, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Eze. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Eze. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice Ville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Eze. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 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 Chamonix and Eze. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Eze. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Nice. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus, Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Eze. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m 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 Eze. 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 55m.

The closest major airport to Eze is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Eze. 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 Eze. The distance is around 448km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Eze is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Eze

Transport options from Chamonix to Eze
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 55m
€200($200)
5 times a day527km (327 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€33($33)
5 times a week461km (287 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière10h 40m
€17($17)
once a week529km (329 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€350($350)
once daily794km (494 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€61($61)
on demand448km (278 miles)

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Airports near Eze

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Eze
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Eze
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Eze