How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Chamonix is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix by 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 ChamonixVerdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Chamonix is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Verdon Gorge and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Chamonix. We recommend that you drive to Chamonix. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Verdon Gorge and Chamonix. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senez - RD 4085 and Grenoble - Gare Routière. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Zou! LER and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Chamonix. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Verdon Gorge and Chamonix. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix

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Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane + 1 similar
6h 30m
€255($255)
every 20 mins615km (382 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 30m
€355($355)
twice daily663km (412 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€215($215)
twice a week443km (275 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Gare Routière9hrs
€110($110)
twice a week451km (280 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€53($53)
on demand389km (242 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