There are 6 ways to get from Ardèche to Chamonix by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Montélimar
best- Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Montelimar Gare Routierebus
- Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 49m€54–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 1m€44–69Drive 315.5 km
- Drive from Ardèche to Chamonixcar 315.5 km
3h 51m€50–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 10m€51–98Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 39m€76–113Bus, train #3
- Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Montelimar Gare Routierebus
- Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
9h 31m€68–128
Ardèche to Chamonix by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ardèche to Chamonix is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ardèche to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardèche to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from VALS Laboratoire and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Aubenas Place De La Paix and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Ardèche and Chamonix is 411 km. The road distance is 315.5 km.
The best way to get from Ardèche to Chamonix without a car is to bus and train via Montélimar which takes 7h 49m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Ardèche to Chamonix, including transfers.
Ardèche to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Aubenas Place De La Paix station.
Ardèche to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardèche to Chamonix is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Ardèche to Chamonix.
There are 5974+ hotels available in Chamonix.
What companies run services between Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from VALS Laboratoire to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Aubenas Place De La Paix, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 8h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Montelimar Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Montelimar Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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