How to travel from Perpignan to Chamonix, France

The distance between Perpignan and Chamonix is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Perpignan to Chamonix 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 ChamonixPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Chamonix by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Perpignan and Chamonix is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (297 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Perpignan and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Perpignan and Chamonix. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Perpignan and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Perpignan and Chamonix. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Geneva (GVA) 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 Perpignan and Chamonix. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Chamonix

Transport options from Perpignan to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 20m
€160($160)
every 20 mins919km (571 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane and bus5h 30m
€205($205)
5 times a day781km (485 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane and bus6h 55m
€155($155)
twice daily818km (508 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane and bus7h 35m
€265($265)
once daily812km (504 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€36($36)
once daily648km (403 miles)
Bus via Grenoble8h 30m
€41($41)
twice a week609km (378 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€160($160)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand592km (368 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