How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Chamonix is around 556km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix by ferry, 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 ChamonixSaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - TOULON then Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance556km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Chamonix is around 556km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Saint-Tropez and Chamonix by ferry, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez and Chamonix. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Raphaël-Valescure, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Saint-Tropez and Chamonix. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Saint-Tropez and Chamonix. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - TOULON and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

ZOU! Var, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Chamonix. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Saint-Tropez and Chamonix. The distance is around 556km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Chamonix

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus
6h 35m
€280($280)
twice daily596km (370 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€360($360)
5 times a day766km (476 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€36($36)
once daily704km (438 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
7h 15m
€125($125)
once daily707km (440 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€75($75)
on demand556km (346 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