How to travel from Chamonix to Grasse, France

The distance between Chamonix and Grasse is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Grasse 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 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Grasse - Gare Routiere - Grasse.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance503km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Grasse by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Chamonix and Grasse is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Chamonix and Grasse by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Grasse is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Grasse. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Bellegarde, Marseille-Saint-Charles and Cannes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Grasse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Grasse. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 15m 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 Grasse. 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 50m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. The distance is around 503km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Grasse is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Grasse

Transport options from Chamonix to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
€225($225)
once daily548km (340 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€360($360)
once daily774km (481 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€16($16)
once a week457km (284 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€68($68)
on demand503km (312 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse