What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Basque Country is to bus via Lyon which costs €70 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Basque Country is to bus and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €65 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Amara-Donostia via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Basque Country?

The distance between Chamonix and Basque Country is 880 km. The road distance is 980.9 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs €230 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Chamonix to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Basque Country bus from?

Chamonix to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Basque Country train from?

Chamonix to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Basque Country is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs €230 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Chamonix to Basque Country bus arrive?

Chamonix to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Basque Country train arrive?

Chamonix to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Basque Country is 981 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Chamonix to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chamonix to Basque Country?

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Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chamonix to Basque Country by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
5h 17m
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
7h 57m
€41–165
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
14h 20m
€230–455
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 15m
€74–103
Drive 980.9 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 980.9 km
9h 41m
€157–226
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
7h 22m
€68–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1156
17h 30m
€71–133

Chamonix to Basque Country by train

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14h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 880.3 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Amara-Donostia via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 15h 15m.

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