How to travel from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix, France

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

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixLes Baux-de-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Bellegarde and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance397km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 20m. 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 €72 ($72).

The distance between Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in PEM Gare Routière Avignon, Le Lac and Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Baux-de-Provence and Chamonix. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 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 Les Baux-de-Provence 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 Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Transport options from Les Baux-de-Provence to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 45m
€255($255)
twice daily597km (371 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€230($230)
5 times a day504km (313 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€33($33)
once daily456km (283 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€72($72)
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