There are 4 ways to get from Geneva 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 to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
1h 15m€7–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc81.8 km
1h 16m€4–6Train
- Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
3h 29m€16–28Drive 81.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Chamonixcar 81.8 km
56 min€15–22
Geneva to Chamonix by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Chamonix is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva Airport and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Genève-Eaux-Vives and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Geneva and Chamonix is 85 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs €7 - €35.
The bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Geneva to Chamonix bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, depart from Geneva Airport station.
Geneva to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chamonix is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs €7 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
Alpy Transfers operates a bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 3h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- info@alpytransfers.com
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Chamonix bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur station.
Geneva 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 Geneva to Chamonix is 82 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Geneva to Chamonix.
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There are 5921+ hotels available in Chamonix.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.