How to travel from Gordes to Chamonix, France

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

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gordes to Chamonix by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixGordes if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance397km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gordes and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Gordes to Chamonix by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 8h 45m. 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 €54 ($54).

The distance between Gordes and Chamonix is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Gordes and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gordes to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Gordes and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gordes and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gordes and Chamonix. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gordes to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Robert Vasse - ISLE-SUR-LA-SOR, Ccas - Avignon, Le Lac and Annecy. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Gordes and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times 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 Gordes to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the bus to Annecy and then to Chamonix. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Gordes and Chamonix. 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 Gordes to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

How do I get from Gordes to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween Gordes and Chamonix

Transport options from Gordes to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 45m
€43($43)
4 times a week470km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€54($54)
on demand397km (247 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix