There are 7 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 • 5h 45m
47€ - 142€
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 5m
42€ - 52€
5 alternative options
Fly to Lyon, bus • 7h 55m
59€ - 151€
Train, bus • 10h 16m
97€ - 144€
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence • 10h 17m
104€ - 168€
Train • 11h 11m
91€ - 153€
Drive • 7h 38m
85€ - 130€
Barcelona to Chamonix by train
The train journey time between Barcelona and Chamonix is around 11h 58m and covers a distance of around 907 km. The fastest train normally takes 11h 58m. Operated by Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), SNCF and others, the Barcelona to Chamonix train service departs from Barcelona-Sants and arrives in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Barcelona to Chamonix train schedules
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Chamonix is 800 130 000.
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The social distance requirement in Chamonix is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to bus which costs 40€ - 55€ and takes 12h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to fly and shuttle which costs 45€ - 150€ and takes 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Grenoble-Gare-Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
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, Bellegarde and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Barcelona and Chamonix is 630 km. The road distance is 780.1 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs 95€ - 150€.
It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 Renfe SNCF, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs 90€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40€ - 55€ and takes 12h 5m.
- Distance: 630.4 km
- Duration: 5h 45m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Chamonix via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Chamonix via Grenoble-Gare-Routière in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 350€
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 180€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 240€
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 170€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 500€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. 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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 45€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 20€ - 29€
- Rail 1st Class
- 30€ - 45€
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmelian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 40€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 18€ - 26€
- Rail 1st Class
- 27€ - 40€
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 40€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 16€ - 24€
- Rail 1st Class
- 25€ - 40€
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 20€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 11€ - 17€
- Rail 1st Class
- 14€ - 20€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 90€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 80€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 75€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bellegarde to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 50€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 45€
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 41€
- 1st Class
- 31€ - 37€
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 19€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 12€ - 15€
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 19€
- 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
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 7€
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 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 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€
- Website
- Swiss Tours
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Bus from Grenoble-Gare-Routière to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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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 40m.
Barcelona to Chamonix bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, arrive at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Barcelona to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Chamonix is 780 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Barcelona to Chamonix.
Vueling Airlines, easyJet and Swiss offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Geneva Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.
There are 293+ hotels available in Chamonix. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs .