The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chamonix to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, 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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Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.
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Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to St Raphael Valescure.
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Take the bus to Turin and then to Fréjus.
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There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Raphaël is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Raphaël. 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 7h 25m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Fréjus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
FlixBus, Swiss PostAuto, Zou! LER and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 527km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 456km (283 miles) |
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 5h 35m | €225($225) | twice daily | 580km (361 miles) |
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 10m | €260($260) | twice daily | 667km (415 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €225($225) | 5 times a day | 727km (452 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 45m | €33($33) | once daily | 534km (332 miles) |
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière | 11h 10m | €37($37) | once a week | 574km (357 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €95($95) | on demand | 527km (327 miles) |
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The following major airports near Saint-Raphaël offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.