What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Crest?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Crest is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Crest?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Crest is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Crest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Crest. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at SNCF Armorin via Lyon and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Crest?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Crest. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Crest via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Crest?

The distance between Chamonix and Crest is 350 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Crest without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Crest without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €45 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Crest?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Chamonix to Crest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Crest bus from?

Chamonix to Crest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Crest train from?

Chamonix to Crest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Crest?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Crest is to bus which takes 7h and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Chamonix to Crest bus arrive?

Chamonix to Crest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Crest train arrive?

Chamonix to Crest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Crest?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Crest is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chamonix to Crest.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Crest?

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Where can I stay near Crest?

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Chamonix to Crest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Crest by bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Romans Bourg De Peagetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Romans Bourg De Peage to Cresttrain Ter
6h 34m
€47–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Valencebus N235 / ...
7h
€30–65
Drive 257.5 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Crestcar 257.5 km
3h 7m
€40–58
Bus, train via Cécile
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain K21
7h
€65–137
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Cresttrain Ter
8h 13m
€62–144

Chamonix to Crest by bus and train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 350 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Crest, France?

You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to SNCF Armorin via Lyon and Gare Routiere in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Crest via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 8h 13m.

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