There are 6 ways to get from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or towncar
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
2h 41m€40–53Drive 92.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace92.2 km
1h 9m€17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - Le FayetS500
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-BlancTer
3h 25m€45–48Train
- 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 47m€68–114Bus via Geneva
- Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
4h 4m€43–57Towncar
- Take a town car from Geneva Airport to Mer de Glace90.4 km
1h 8m€210–270
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace is to towncar which takes 1h 8m and costs €210 - €270.
No, there is no direct train from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Montenvers - Mer de Glace via Genève, Annemasse, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and Chamonix Montenvers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Genève-Aéroport and Mer de Glace is 93 km. The road distance is 92.2 km.
The best way to get from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace, including transfers.
Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 4h 47m.
Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace 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 Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace.
What companies run services between Genève-Aéroport, Switzerland and Mer de Glace, France?
Swiss Tours operates a bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace via Genève, Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamonix Montenvers, and Montenvers - Mer de Glace in around 4h 47m.
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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 Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16
- 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 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
- €18
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva Airport to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- 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
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Geneva Airport to Mer de Glace
- Estimated price
- €210–270
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