There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Embrun 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
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
8h 14m€41–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare SNCFbus T91
8h 20m€26–51Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
8h 30m€55–105Drive 249 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Embruncar 249 km
3h 38m€40–58Bus, train via Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
8h 23m€56–92Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Gaptrain Ter
10h 13m€65–123
Chamonix to Embrun by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Embrun is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Embrun is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Embrun. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Embrun via Gare Routiere and Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Embrun. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Embrun via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Grenoble and Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Chamonix and Embrun is 374 km. The road distance is 249 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Embrun without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 14m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Chamonix to Embrun, including transfers.
Chamonix to Embrun bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Embrun 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 Embrun is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Embrun, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Embrun via Gare Routiere and Gap in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Embrun via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Grenoble, and Gap in around 10h 13m.
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 Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Embrun bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Chamonix to Embrun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Embrun is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Chamonix to Embrun.
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