What is the cheapest way to get from Saintes to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Chamonix is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saintes to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Chamonix is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Angouleme, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

How far is it from Saintes to Chamonix?

The distance between Saintes and Chamonix is 915 km. The road distance is 718.2 km.

How do I travel from Saintes to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Saintes to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs €75 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Saintes to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 13h 8m to get from Saintes to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Chamonix bus from?

Saintes to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Chamonix train from?

Saintes to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Saintes to Chamonix is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €400 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Saintes to Chamonix bus arrive?

Saintes to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Where does the Saintes to Chamonix train arrive?

Saintes to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Chamonix is 718 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Saintes to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Saintes to Chamonix?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Saintes to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

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Saintes to Chamonix - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Saintes to Chamonix by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Saintes to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 8m
€76–134
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
5. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
13h 8m
€181–391
Drive 718.2 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Chamonixcar 718.2 km
8h
€113–163
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 42m
€77–236
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 2m
€91–286
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 50m
€127–348
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
10h 32m
€76–206
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 9m
€100–350
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 29m
€124–380

Saintes to Chamonix by bus

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13h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 915.4 km
Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Saintes to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Annecy - Bus Station in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saintes to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Angouleme, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 13h 8m.

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