There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Plainpalais by bus, 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.
Chamonix to Plainpalais by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Plainpalais is to rideshare which costs SFr 7 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Plainpalais is to drive which takes 54 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chamonix Sud Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Chamonix and Plainpalais is 80 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Plainpalais without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 20.
The bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chamonix to Plainpalais bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, depart from Chamonix Sud Bus Station.
Chamonix to Plainpalais bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Plainpalais is 82 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Chamonix to Plainpalais.
Book your Chamonix to Plainpalais bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Plainpalais, Switzerland?
Swiss Tours operates a bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 9–19 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–19
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1237+ hotels available in Plainpalais.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Plainpalais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.