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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Bilbao is to bus via Lyon which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 7h 58m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Bilbao via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Bilbao?

The distance between Chamonix and Bilbao is 880 km. The road distance is 1076.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Bilbao without a car is to bus via Lyon which takes 16h 35m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chamonix to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Bilbao train from?

Chamonix to Bilbao 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 Bilbao?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Bilbao is to bus via Lyon which takes 16h 35m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €440 and takes 17h 39m.

Where does the Chamonix to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Bilbao train arrive?

Chamonix to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Massy TGV station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Bilbao is 1076 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Chamonix to Bilbao.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chamonix to Bilbao 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 18m
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 58m
€44–178
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 Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 35m
€53–115
Train
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Massy TGVtrain
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
17h 39m
€192–435
Drive 1,076.3 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Bilbaocar 1,076.3 km
10h 38m
€167–242
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
8h 40m
€67–344
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 Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
18h 50m
€88–133

Chamonix to Bilbao by bus

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Distance: 880.3 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Bilbao via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 16h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 39m.

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