There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Chamonix by plane, shuttle, bus, train 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, shuttle • 6h 4m
$37 - $176
7 alternative options
Fly to Lyon, bus • 7h 59m
$40 - $179
Fly to Turin, bus • 9h 26m
$49 - $229
Train Spanish Railways AVE • 11h 10m
$140 - $201
Train inOui TGV • 11h 15m
$132 - $212
Bus FlixBus • 12h 10m
$65 - $102
Bus Domo Reisen • 15h 3m
$83 - $126
Drive • 7h 42m
$100 - $160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to fly and shuttle which costs 30€ - 160€ and takes 6h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to fly and shuttle which costs 30€ - 160€ and takes 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Gare de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Grenoble-Gare-Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Sants and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, Annecy and St-Gervais-les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
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 which takes 11h 10m and costs 120€ - 180€.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Barcelona to Chamonix, including transfers.
Barcelona to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Chamonix train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, depart from Barcelona Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs 120€ - 180€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 55€ - 90€ and takes 12h 10m.
- Distance: 394 miles
- Duration: 6h 4m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Chamonix via Lyon Part Dieu, Annecy, and St-Gervais-les-Bains in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Chamonix via Grenoble-Gare-Routière in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $260
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60 - $380
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $380
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $260
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $310
Flights from Barcelona to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35 - $350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $29 - $290
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Valence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70 - $110
- Website
- renfe.com
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $27 - $40
- 1st Class
- $35 - $60
Train from Annecy to St-Gervais-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $27
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $18 - $27
- 1st Class
- $24 - $40
Train from Valence TGV to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $30 - $50
- 1st Class
- $45 - $75
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona Sants to Valence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $120
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $100 - $120
- 1st Class
- $140 - $210
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 Station to Gare de Valence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $80
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- info@stts.ch
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Shuttle from Geneva Airport to Chamonix sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- cham-transfers.com
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
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- Ouibus
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- Ouibus
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 Turin, Torino to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 Barcelona to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Bus from Grenoble-Gare-Routière to Gare de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29 - $40
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 0041 44 828 60 40
- info@domo-reisen.ch
- Website
- domo-reisen.ch
Bus from Barcelona Bellaterra to Genf Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75 - $100
- 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
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $20
- Schedules at
- altibus.com
- Phone
- 0041 (0) 844 257 224
- Website
- eurolines.ch
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $18
- Book at
- eurolines.ch
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Barcelona to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Gare de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Barcelona to Chamonix train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at St-Gervais-les-Bains station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Chamonix is 785 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Barcelona to Chamonix.
Vueling Airlines, Air France, Swiss and easyJet offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Geneva Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Chamonix train tickets online with Rome2rio.
There are 2560+ hotels available in Chamonix. Prices start at $89 USD per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 24m and costs 1€ - 7€.