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How to get fromCol du Galibier to Chamonixby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Col du Galibier to Chamonix by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Annecy

    best
    1. Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus
    4h 57m
    €112–151

  2. Drive  171.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Col du Galibier to Chamonixcar car 171.5 km
    2h 16m
    €28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Montméliantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus bus Autocar
    5h 12m
    €113–146

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Col du Lautaret to Gare Routièrebus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 13m

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  • Distance: 268.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Col du Galibier to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Col du Lautaret and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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