There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, night bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Geneva • 6 h 4 min
$37 - $176
7 alternative options
Fly to Lyon, bus • 8 h 4 min
$40 - $179
Fly to Turin, bus • 8 h 59 min
$62 - $241
Train, bus • 14 h 35 min
$150 - $220
Bus FlixBus • 15 h
$80 - $123
Bus Domo Reisen • 15 h 10 min
$88 - $138
Night bus, train • 14 h 50 min
$58 - $83
Drive • 7 h 42 min
$100 - $160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to night bus and train which costs 45€ - 75€ and takes 14 h 50 min.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to fly which costs 30€ - 150€ and takes 6 h 4 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Torino Autostazione Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15 h.
The distance between Barcelona and Chamonix is 630 km. The road distance is 784.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 14 h 35 min and costs 120€ - 190€.
It takes approximately 6 h 4 min to get from Barcelona to Chamonix, including transfers.
Barcelona to Chamonix bus services, operated by Domo Reisen, depart from Barcelona Bellaterra station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to fly which takes 6 h 4 min and costs 30€ - 150€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 65€ - 110€ and takes 15 h.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 30 min.
Barcelona to Chamonix bus services, operated by Ouibus, arrive at Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
- Distance: 394 miles
- Duration: 6 h 4 min
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Chamonix, France?
Swiss, easyJet and two other airlines fly from Barcelona to Chamonix every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Chamonix via Turin, Torino and Torino Autostazione Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in around 15 h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 38 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $260
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60 - $380
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $380
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $260
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $310
Flights from Barcelona to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29 - $290
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $22
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Beziers to Valence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55 - $70
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $55 - $70
- 1st Class
- $85 - $120
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Valence TGV to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $30 - $50
- 1st Class
- $45 - $75
Train from Annecy to St-Gervais-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $28
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $19 - $28
- 1st Class
- $25 - $40
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- Ouibus
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- Ouibus
Night bus from Barcelona City Center to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 10 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- Ouibus
- Phone
- +39 0861 199 1900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- eurolines.it
Bus from Torino Autostazione Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29 - $40
- Schedules at
- eurolines.it
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Gerona/Girona to Beziers
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Turin, Torino
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $85
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0041 44 828 60 40
- info@domo-reisen.ch
- Website
- domo-reisen.ch
Bus from Barcelona Bellaterra to Genf Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80 - $110
- Schedules at
- domo-reisen.ch
- Phone
- 0 820 320 368
- info@altibus.com
- Website
- altibus.com
Bus from Geneva - Mont-Blanc to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $21
- Schedules at
- altibus.com
- Phone
- 0041 (0) 844 257 224
- Website
- eurolines.ch
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15 - $18
- Book at
- eurolines.ch
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Chamonix is 785 km. It takes approximately 7 h 42 min to drive from Barcelona to Chamonix.
Vueling Airlines, Air France, Swiss and easyJet offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Geneva Airport.
There are 1946+ hotels available in Chamonix. Prices start at $82 USD per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 24 min and costs 1€ - 7€.