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 Chambéry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 20h 14m.

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 5h 33m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Sud Bus Station and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Basque Country?

The distance between Chamonix and Basque Country is 885 km. The road distance is 984.7 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 14m and costs €210 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 Swiss Tours, depart from Chamonix Sud Bus 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 Saint-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 14m and costs €210 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Chamonix to Basque Country bus arrive?

Chamonix to Basque Country bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, arrive at Geneva 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 Massy TGV station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Basque Country is 985 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Chamonix to Basque Country.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 8 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 Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
5h 33m
€62–209
Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
8h 15m
€47–196
Train
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Massy TGVtrain 081G
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
14h 14m
€217–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus Swiss Tours L5301
2. Take the bus from Geneva to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1157 / ...
16h 35m
€66–193
Drive 984.7 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 984.7 km
9h 48m
€155–223
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
7h 6m
€69–354
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Annecybus S766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Annecy to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1156
17h 30m
€83–135
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
2. Take the bus from Chambery Bus Station to Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
20h 14m
€64–108

Chamonix to Basque Country by train

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14h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 884.6 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 14h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to San Sebastian / Donostia via Geneva in around 16h 35m.

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