There are 5 ways to get from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train via Chambéry
best- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudbus X76
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 779
7h 59m€51–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 32m€48–75Train
- Take the train from Pierrelatte to Lyon Part Dieutrain K14 / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
8h 44m€146–222Drive 334.8 km
- Drive from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonixcar 334.8 km
4h 2m€54–78Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudbus X76
- Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 16m€76–117
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Gare Rout. and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Aubenas Place De La Paix and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pierrelatte and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Chamonix is 398 km. The road distance is 334.8 km.
The best way to get from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix without a car is to bus and train via Chambéry which takes 7h 59m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix, including transfers.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Aubenas Place De La Paix station.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Pierrelatte station.
The best way to get from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a vehicle from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Pierrelatte, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Rout. to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Aubenas Place De La Paix, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 8h 32m.
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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pierrelatte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Pierrelatte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gare Routière to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- €7–12
- 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
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Chamonix.
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