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How to get fromAiguille du Midi to Mer de Glaceby cable car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Aiguille du Midi to Mer de Glace by cable car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Cable car, line 04 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the cablecar from Aiguille du Midi to Plan de l'Aiguillecablecar cable car
    2. Take the cablecar from Plan de l'Aiguille to Gare de Aiguille du Midicablecar cable car
    3. Take the bus from Aiguille Du Midi to Gare Sncfbus bus 04
    4. Take the train from Chamonix Montenvers to Montenvers - Mer de Glacetrain train
    1h 16m

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Aiguille du Midi to Mer de Glacetaxi taxi 12.7 km
    15 min
    €35–45

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  • Distance: 14.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Aiguille du Midi, France and Mer de Glace, France?

There is no direct connection from Aiguille du Midi to Mer de Glace. However, you can take the vehicle to Plan de l'Aiguille, take the vehicle to Gare de Aiguille du Midi, walk to Aiguille Du Midi, take the line 04 bus to Gare Sncf, walk to Chamonix Montenvers, take the train to Montenvers - Mer de Glace, then walk to Mer de Glace. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Mer de Glace.

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