How to travel from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol, France

The distance between Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol 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 Latour-de-CarolChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Puigcerda.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Latour De Carol Enveitg.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station then Perpignan and then to Latour-de-Carol - Foyer.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Latour-de-Carol.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance694km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Latour-de-Carol. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Bus Station and Perpignan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus, Pyrénées-Orientales - liO Occitanie and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs 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 Latour-de-Carol. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Latour De Carol Enveitg. instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Latour-de-Carol is Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) which is approximately 125km (78 miles) from Latour-de-Carol. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) 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 Latour-de-Carol. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Latour-de-Carol

Transport options from Chamonix to Latour-de-Carol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
6h 35m
€110($110)
once a week904km (562 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane8h 15m
€110($110)
once a week954km (593 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 30m
€165($165)
4 times a day731km (454 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 15m
€135($135)
twice daily772km (480 miles)
Train
10h 55m
€220($220)
every 20 mins972km (604 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€35($35)
twice daily778km (484 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière11h 55m
€39($39)
once a week733km (455 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€125($125)
on demand694km (431 miles)

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Airports near Latour-de-Carol

The following major airports near Latour-de-Carol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Latour-de-Carol
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Latour-de-Carol
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (108 miles) from Latour-de-Carol