There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Bessans by bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertvillebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Aime-la Plagne to Val d'Isèrebus Ski73
6h 17m€68–97Drive 122.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Bessanscar 122.7 km
2h 25m€20–29Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
6h 37m€114–151
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Bessans is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Bessans is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Bessans. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Val d'Isère via Aime-la Plagne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Chamonix and Bessans is 195 km. The road distance is 122.7 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Bessans without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Chamonix to Bessans, including transfers.
Chamonix to Bessans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Bessans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Albertville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Bessans is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Chamonix to Bessans.
There are 3095+ hotels available in Bessans.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Bessans, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Bessans via Albertville, Albertville, Aime La Plagne, Aime-la Plagne, and Val d'Isère in around 6h 17m.
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aime-la Plagne to Val d'Isère
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- info@alpytransfers.com
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val d’Isere
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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