How to travel from Nimes to Chamonix, France

The distance between Nimes and Chamonix is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nimes 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 ChamonixNimes if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Nimes and Chamonix is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Nimes and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Chamonix. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Chamonix. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Nimes and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Swiss PostAuto and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nimes and Chamonix. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Nimes and Chamonix. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Chamonix

Transport options from Nimes to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 20m
€235($235)
every 20 mins573km (356 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€215($215)
every 4 hours508km (316 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€34($34)
3 times a week407km (253 miles)
Bus via Chambery Place de la Gare8h 50m
€15($15)
once a week522km (324 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€53($53)
on demand393km (244 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