There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Champel by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, 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
best- Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
1h 10mCHF 5–9Train
- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bainstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain Ter
3h 1mCHF 12–35Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Genève82 km
1h 17mCHF 7Bus, line 5 bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Take the bus from Genève-Aéroport, Terminal to Genève-Champel, gare/Peschierbus 5
2h 2mCHF 39–61Drive 81.3 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Champelcar 81.3 km
53 minCHF 13–19
Chamonix to Champel by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Champel is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Champel is to drive which takes 53 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chamonix and arriving at Geneva. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Champel. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Genève-Champel via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Chamonix and Champel is 80 km. The road distance is 81.3 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Champel without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9.
The bus from Chamonix to Geneva takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chamonix to Champel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Champel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Champel is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Champel, Switzerland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix to Geneva every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 5–9 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Genève-Champel via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Annemasse in around 3h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–7
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- info@alpytransfers.com
- Website
- alpytransfers.com
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- https://www.alpytransfers.com/
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Bus from Genève-Aéroport, Terminal to Genève-Champel, gare/Peschier
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–17
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- CHF 7–11
- Day Pass 1st Class
- CHF 13–17
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Champel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Chamonix to Champel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Champel is 81 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Chamonix to Champel.
Book your Chamonix to Champel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1164+ hotels available in Champel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Champel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















