Chamonix to Col de la Balme Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Chamonix and Col de la Balme takes 6h 31m 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.

6h 31m
Duration: 238 km
Distance: €24
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Annecy

best

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 29m

€18–30

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 8:15 PM which arrives into Col de la Balme at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Annecy - Bus Station and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 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, November 11, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 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, November 12, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 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, November 13, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 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, November 14, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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