There are 5 ways to get from Crest to Chamonix by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Crest to Romans Bourg De Peagetrain Ter
- Take the train from Romans Bourg De Peage to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
6h€46–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 40m€34–66Drive 256.1 km
- Drive from Crest to Chamonixcar 256.1 km
3h 7m€40–58Train, bus via Cecile
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 43m€64–137Train
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
7h 35m€57–128
Crest to Chamonix by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crest to Chamonix is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Crest to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Crest to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from SNCF Armorin and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Crest to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Crest and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Valence Ville, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Crest and Chamonix is 351 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Crest to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Crest to Chamonix, including transfers.
Crest to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Crest to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.
The best way to get from Crest to Chamonix is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Crest, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from SNCF Armorin to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via TGV R-Alpes Sud, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Valence Ville, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 35m.
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 Crest to Romans Bourg De Peage
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Romans Bourg De Peage to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Crest to Romans Bourg De Peage
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence Ville to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Crest to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Crest to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crest to Chamonix is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Crest to Chamonix.
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