The distance between Chamonix and Gordes is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chamonix to Gordes by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gordes → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Avignon.
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There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Gordes by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Chamonix and Gordes is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Chamonix and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Gordes is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Gordes. We recommend that you drive to Gordes. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Gordes. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière, Avignon, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Swiss PostAuto, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Gordes. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Gordes. We recommend that you take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Avignon. instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Gordes. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €43($43) | once a week | 420km (261 miles) |
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière | 8h 50m | €19($19) | once a week | 439km (273 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €54($54) | on demand | 398km (247 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gordes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.