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How to get fromChamonix to Col du Galibierby bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Col du Galibier by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambérybus bus 779
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    4h 52m
    €94–135

  2. Drive 173.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chamonix to Col du Galibiercar car 173.4 km
    2h 18m
    €27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    7h 4m
    €110–170

  4. Bus, train via Annecy

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    5h 21m
    €101–151

  5. Bus, train via Albertville

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertvillebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    5h 45m
    €98–136

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Col du Lautaretbus bus 55
    6h 35m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 239.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Col du Galibier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Col du Galibier via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Col du Galibier via Annecy - Bus Station, Gare Routière, and Col du Lautaret in around 6h 35m.

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