What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Chamonix is to bus via Annecy which costs €65 - €90 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy TGV and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Chamonix?

The distance between Bilbao and Chamonix is 881 km. The road distance is 1064.3 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Chamonix without a car is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs €170 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bilbao to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Chamonix bus from?

Bilbao to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Chamonix train from?

Bilbao to Chamonix train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Chamonix is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs €170 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 18m.

Where does the Bilbao to Chamonix bus arrive?

Bilbao to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Bilbao to Chamonix train arrive?

Bilbao to Chamonix train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Chamonix is 1064 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Bilbao to Chamonix.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Chamonix?

Book your Bilbao to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5892+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Bilbao to Chamonix - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Chamonix by plane, bus, train (TGV), 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.

Fly Bilbao Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
6h 1m
€62–202
Fly Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
8h 36m
€45–202
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayettrain
17h 49m
€173–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Genevabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus FlixBus S500 / ...
18h 18m
€65–128
Drive 1,064.3 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Chamonixcar 1,064.3 km
10h 55m
€165–238
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 5m
€67–328
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annecybus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 20m
€65–89
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Take the bus from Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station to Chambery Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus
24h 45m
€80–118

Bilbao to Chamonix by train

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17h 49mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 880.6 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Chamonix, France?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy TGV, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Geneva in around 18h 18m.

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