There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Chamonix by train, bus, car or plane
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
Train, bus
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
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Take the bus from Aix-les-Bains to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Grenoble
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Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
5 alternative options
Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
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Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecy
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Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
Train
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
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Take the train from Bellegarde to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Chamonix
Fly to Geneva, bus
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
Fly to Lyon, bus
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Lyon (LYS)
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Take the bus from Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
Barcelona to Chamonix by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to bus which costs €40 - €50 and takes 11h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Chamonix is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €210 and takes 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Chamonix Sud - Bus station via Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
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 17m.
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 9h 35m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 9h 35m 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 17m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €50 and takes 11h 20m.
- Distance: 630.4 km
- Duration: 9h 35m
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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Chamonix via Grenoble - Bus Station in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €270
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- 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 33m
- 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 Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
- Rail 1st Class
- €24 - €35
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €40
- Website
- 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
- €13 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21 - €35
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 Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- 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
- €35 - €70
- 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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €37
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Aix-les-Bains to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Annecy to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Geneva - Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Annecy to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €20
- Website
- Swiss Tours
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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 780 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 Omio.
There are 431+ hotels available in Chamonix. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs €6.