How to travel from Chamonix to Les Baux-de-Provence, France

The distance between Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chamonix to Les Baux-de-Provence by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Les Baux-de-ProvenceChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy and then to Avignon.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Les Baux-de-Provence.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance397km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Les Baux-de-Provence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 25m. 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 €72 ($72).

The distance between Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Les Baux-de-Provence is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Les Baux-de-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon TGV. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Les Baux-de-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annecy, Avignon and Gare Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Les Baux-de-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence. The distance is around 397km (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 Les Baux-de-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Les Baux-de-Provence

Transport options from Chamonix to Les Baux-de-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 30m
€260($260)
every 4 hours501km (311 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€38($38)
once a week468km (291 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€72($72)
on demand397km (247 miles)

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Airports near Les Baux-de-Provence

The following major airports near Les Baux-de-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence