How to travel from Toulon to Chamonix, France

The distance between Toulon and Chamonix is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Toulon 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.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane and bus

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance518km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Toulon and Chamonix is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Toulon and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Chamonix. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Toulon and Chamonix. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Chamonix. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon 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 55m.

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 Toulon and Chamonix. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Chamonix

Transport options from Toulon to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane and bus + 3 similar
4h 25m
€140($140)
5 times a day502km (312 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane and bus5h 10m
€120($120)
5 times a day549km (341 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
€250($250)
twice daily572km (356 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane and bus6h 40m
€235($235)
twice daily669km (416 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€175($175)
5 times a day634km (394 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily627km (390 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€95($95)
on demand518km (322 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