Chamonix to Col de la Balme Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Chamonix and Col de la Balme takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Col de la Balme. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 15m
Duration: 238 km
Distance: €23
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Annecy

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Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Grenoble, Gare routiere to Chamrousse, Le Recoin Office du Tourismebus N93

5h 31m

€16–28

Chamonix to Col de la Balme bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Chamonix and Col de la Balme. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Col de la Balme at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Annecy - Bus Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:15 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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