There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Col du Galibier by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambérybus 779
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
5h 13m€105–137Drive 173.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Col du Galibiercar 173.4 km
2h 18m€27–39Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
7h 18m€117–179Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 35m€108–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertvillebus Autocar
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 43m€106–146Bus via Grenoble
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Col du Lautaretbus 55
6h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Col du Galibier is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Col du Galibier is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Col du Galibier. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Col du Galibier. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at St Michel Valloire via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Chamonix and Col du Galibier is 244 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Col du Galibier without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chamonix to Col du Galibier, including transfers.
Chamonix to Col du Galibier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Col du Galibier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Col du Galibier is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Col du Galibier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Col du Galibier via Chambéry, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, 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, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 7h 18m.
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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Gare Routière to Col du Lautaret
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Col du Galibier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Chamonix to Col du Galibier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Col du Galibier is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Chamonix to Col du Galibier.
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