How to travel from Chamonix to Frejus, France

The distance between Chamonix and Frejus is around 524km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Frejus by train, 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 FrejusChamonix 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) then take the bus to Gare Routière - FREJUS.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to St-Raphaël-Valescure.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Fréjus.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance524km (325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Frejus

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Frejus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Chamonix and Frejus is around 524km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Chamonix and Frejus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Frejus is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Frejus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Frejus. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Frejus. 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 7h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Frejus. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Frejus. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Frejus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Frejus. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 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 Frejus. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Gare Routière - FREJUS. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Frejus is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frejus. 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 Frejus. The distance is around 524km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Frejus is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Frejus

Transport options from Chamonix to Frejus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
€250($250)
every 20 mins571km (355 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane6h 15m
€235($235)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€250($250)
5 times a day729km (453 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€34($34)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€71($71)
on demand524km (325 miles)

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Airports near Frejus

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frejus
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Frejus
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Frejus