There are 4 ways to get from Cointrin to Chamonix 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 Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus StationSwiss Tours L0153
1h 40m€11–26Train
- Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-BlancTer
4h 14m€29–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Chamonix85.6 km
59 minDrive 85.6 km
- Drive from Cointrin to Chamonix85.6 km
59 min€15–22
Cointrin to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cointrin to Chamonix is to bus which costs €11 - €26 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cointrin to Chamonix is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Chamonix Sud Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cointrin to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Genève, Annemasse and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Cointrin and Chamonix is 86 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Cointrin to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €11 - €26.
The bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Cointrin to Chamonix bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, depart from Geneva Airport Bus Stop station.
Cointrin to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Cointrin to Chamonix is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €11 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €85 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Cointrin, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
Swiss Tours operates a bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Genève, Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €16–23
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- Rail 1st Class
- €4–7
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €18–25
- 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cointrin to Chamonix bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, arrive at Chamonix Sud Bus Station.
Cointrin to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cointrin to Chamonix is 86 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Cointrin to Chamonix.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cointrin and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























