There are 6 ways to get from Chambéry to Mer de Glace by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 779
3h€42–48Drive 119.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Chambéry to Mer de Glacecar 119.5 km
1h 38m€19–27Train
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
5h€56–85Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 23m€43–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m€48–65Bus #2
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
3h 53m€58–68
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chambéry to Mer de Glace is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chambéry to Mer de Glace is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Chambéry to Mer de Glace. However, there are services departing from Chambéry and arriving at Gare Sncf via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Chambéry to Mer de Glace. However, there are services departing from Chambery Challes Les Eaux and arriving at Montenvers - Mer de Glace via Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and Chamonix Montenvers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Chambéry and Mer de Glace is 133 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.
The best way to get from Chambéry to Mer de Glace without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €40 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chambéry to Mer de Glace, including transfers.
Chambéry to Mer de Glace bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chambéry station.
Chambéry to Mer de Glace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
The best way to get from Chambéry to Mer de Glace is to bus which takes 3h and costs €40 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Chambéry, France and Mer de Glace, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 3 times a week. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Mer de Glace via Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamonix Montenvers, and Montenvers - Mer de Glace in around 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Chambéry to Mer de Glace bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chambéry to Mer de Glace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chambéry to Mer de Glace is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Chambéry to Mer de Glace.
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