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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Chamonix via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Chamonix?

The distance between Bordeaux and Chamonix is 692 km. The road distance is 733 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Chamonix without a car is to bus via Lyon which takes 12h 50m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bordeaux to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Chamonix bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Chamonix train from?

Bordeaux to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon which takes 12h 50m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 13h 44m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Chamonix bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Chamonix train arrive?

Bordeaux to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Chamonix is 733 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Bordeaux to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Chamonix?

Book your Bordeaux to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5793+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Bordeaux to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux 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 to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonixbus
6h 55m
€47–157
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus 706 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Chamonixbus S766 / ...
12h 50m
€35–62
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
13h 44m
€98–208
Drive 733 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Chamonixcar 733 km
7h 45m
€112–162
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Stationbus
6h 30m
€46–164
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonixbus
8h 40m
€54–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus S500 / ...
13h 6m
€41–108

Bordeaux to Chamonix by bus

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12h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 691.8 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Bordeaux to Chamonix via Lyon in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 13h 44m.

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