How to travel from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Chamonix and Verdon Gorge is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Geneva Bus Station then take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance390km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €205 ($205) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Chamonix and Verdon Gorge is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Chamonix and Verdon Gorge by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €205 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you drive to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière and Senez - RD 4085. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 45m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 390km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Chamonix to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane + 1 similar
6h 25m
€255($255)
6 times a week617km (383 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 45m
€355($355)
once daily656km (407 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€215($215)
once a week443km (275 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 55m
€205($205)
6 times a week662km (412 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€53($53)
on demand390km (242 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge