How to travel from Chamonix to Nice, France

The distance between Chamonix and Nice is around 453km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Nice 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 NiceChamonix 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).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aosta then Turin and then to Nice.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance458km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Nice

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Nice by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Chamonix and Nice is around 453km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Chamonix and Nice by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Nice, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Nice. 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 8h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Nice. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Nice. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aosta and Turin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus, Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 50m 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 Nice. 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 25m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Nice is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Nice

Transport options from Chamonix to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 25m
€225($225)
every 20 mins516km (321 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€39($39)
5 times a week453km (281 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière10h 10m
€16($16)
once a week506km (314 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€260($260)
5 times a day791km (492 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€62($62)
on demand458km (285 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice