There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Chamonix by plane, shuttle, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Geneva, shuttle • 6h 5m
36€ - 225€
Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 5m
30€ - 82€
6 alternative options
Fly to Lyon, bus • 8h
43€ - 138€
Fly to Turin, bus • 10h 30m
59€ - 404€
Train, bus • 10h 13m
89€ - 139€
Train • 10h 47m
132€ - 213€
Train, bus via Châteauneuf-sur-Isère • 10h 55m
86€ - 136€
Drive • 7h 42m
95€ - 140€
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The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to bus which costs 30€ - 85€ and takes 14h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to fly and shuttle which costs 35€ - 230€ and takes 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Barcelona Nord and arriving at Chamonix Sud - Bus station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 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 and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Barcelona and Chamonix is 630 km. The road distance is 783 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 13m and costs 85€ - 140€.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Barcelona to Chamonix, including transfers.
Barcelona to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona, Barcelona Nord 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 10h 47m and costs 130€ - 220€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 85€ and takes 14h 5m.
- Distance: 630.4 km
- Duration: 6h 5m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Chamonix via Lyon-Part-Dieu and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Chamonix via Lyon, Lyon Perrache and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 180€
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 190€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 150€
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 180€
Flights from Barcelona to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 100€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 170€
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 170€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 130€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Turin via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 210€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Turin via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 410€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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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 58m
- 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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 45€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 19€ - 28€
- Rail 1st Class
- 29€ - 45€
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
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 90€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lyon-Part-Dieu to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 120€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 85€
- 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
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 45€
- 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
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 14€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 10€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 24€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 14€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +39 0165 36 70 11
- savda@savda.it
- Website
- savda.it
Bus from Turin Airport to Courmayeur - P. le Monte Bianco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 21€
- Schedules at
- savda.it
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- swisstours-transport.ch
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Swiss Tours
- 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
- 13€ - 20€
- Book at
- eurolines.ch
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 15€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
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, Barcelona Nord to Lyon, Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Lyon, Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
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. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are 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 Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- alsa.com
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The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Barcelona to Chamonix bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Chamonix Sud - Bus 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 783 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Barcelona to Chamonix.
Vueling Airlines, Swiss and easyJet offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Geneva Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio and Omio.
There are 2781+ hotels available in Chamonix. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs .