How to travel from Chamonix to Toulon, France

The distance between Chamonix and Toulon is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Toulon 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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Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Toulon.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Grenoble - Bus Station

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station, Sisteron - Gare Routière then Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and then to Toulon - Gare SNCF.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance519km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Chamonix and Toulon is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Chamonix and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Toulon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Toulon. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Toulon. 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 519km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Toulon

Transport options from Chamonix to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 3 similar
4hrs
€145($145)
5 times a day502km (312 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
€120($120)
5 times a day549km (341 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 45m
€250($250)
twice daily577km (358 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 25m
€235($235)
twice daily674km (419 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€215($215)
every 4 hours634km (394 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Bus Station + 1 similar
8h 15m
€12($12)
once daily546km (339 miles)
Bus9h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily630km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€95($95)
on demand519km (322 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon