There are 4 ways to get from Genève-Champel to Chamonix by bus, train (TGV), car, or rideshare
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 to ChamonixS500 / ...
3h 16m€17–41Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc81.8 km
1h 33m€4–6Train
- Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-BlancTer
3h 48m€32–75Drive 80.6 km
- Drive from Genève-Champel to Chamonix80.6 km
52 min€14–21
Genève-Champel to Chamonix by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genève-Champel to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Genève-Champel to Chamonix is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Genève-Champel to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Genève-Champel, gare and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Genève-Champel to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Genève-Champel and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Genève-Champel and Chamonix is 96 km. The road distance is 80.6 km.
The best way to get from Genève-Champel to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €16 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Genève-Champel to Chamonix, including transfers.
Genève-Champel to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Genève-Champel to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Genève-Champel to Chamonix is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €16 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Genève-Champel, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Chamonix every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Champel to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 3h 48m.
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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 Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genève-Champel to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix station.
Genève-Champel 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 Genève-Champel to Chamonix is 81 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Genève-Champel to Chamonix.
There are 5707+ hotels available in Chamonix.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève-Champel and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























