There are 6 ways to get from Embrun to Chamonix by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 14m€43–112Bus via Grenoble
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Alsace-Lorrainebus T91
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 24m€38–69Drive 248.4 km
- Drive from Embrun to Chamonixcar 248.4 km
3h 36m€39–57Train, bus via Annecy
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 41m€63–157Bus
- Take the bus from Gap to Grenoble Europolebus P24
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 47mTrain
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
11h 39m€61–156
Embrun to Chamonix by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embrun to Chamonix is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Embrun to Chamonix is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Embrun to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Alsace-Lorraine and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Embrun to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Embrun and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gap, Grenoble, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Embrun and Chamonix is 371 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.
The best way to get from Embrun to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Embrun to Chamonix, including transfers.
Embrun to Chamonix bus services, operated by Isère - Transisère, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Embrun to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gap station.
The best way to get from Embrun to Chamonix is to bus via Grenoble which takes 8h 24m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Embrun, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Embrun to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Gap, Gare SNCF, Alsace-Lorraine, and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Embrun to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gap, Grenoble, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 11h 39m.
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 Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- 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
- €17–29
- 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
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- 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
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Embrun to Chamonix bus services, operated by Isère - Transisère, arrive at Alsace-Lorraine station.
Embrun to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Grenoble station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embrun to Chamonix is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Embrun to Chamonix.
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