There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to La Ciotat by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 36m€109–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambérybus 779
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Marseillebus FlixBus 739 / ...
10h 9m€39–78Drive 429.3 km
- Drive from Chamonix to La Ciotatcar 429.3 km
5h 29m€68–97Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
6h 40m€97–307Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
9h 20m€82–222Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 38m€54–98Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
8h 35m€72–230Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Toulontrain
8h 13m€113–275Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Toulontrain
8h 53m€137–374
Chamonix to La Ciotat by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to La Ciotat is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to La Ciotat is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at République via Chambéry and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at La Ciotat via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Chamonix and La Ciotat is 605 km. The road distance is 429.3 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to La Ciotat without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Chamonix to La Ciotat, including transfers.
Chamonix to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to La Ciotat 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 La Ciotat is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and La Ciotat, France?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to République via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to République via Chambéry, Marseille, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 10h 9m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–250
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 Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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 Chambéry to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Chamonix to La Ciotat train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to La Ciotat is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Chamonix to La Ciotat.
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