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How to get fromMarseille to French Alpsby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Marseille to French Alps by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel (TGV)

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    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bourg St Mauricetrain train Tgv
    2. Walk from Bourg St Maurice to French Alpsunknown unknown
    5h 30m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Marseille to Chambérybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus 779
    3. Walk from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to French Alpsunknown unknown
    8h 56m

  3. Train, travel via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bellegardetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain train Ter
    3. Walk from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to French Alpsunknown unknown
    6h 19m

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  • Distance: 477.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and French Alps, France?

There is no direct connection from Marseille to French Alps. However, you can take the train to Bourg St Maurice then travel to French Alps. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille to French Alps via Chambéry and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 8h 56m.

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