There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Chamonix by bus, train, 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 - SFr 7 and takes 1 h 16 min.
The quickest way to get from Geneva to Chamonix is to drive which costs SFr 10 - SFr 16 and takes 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva - Bus station station and arriving at Chamonix Sud - Bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 10 min.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 32 min.
The distance between Geneva and Chamonix is 64 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 2 h 10 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 65.
The bus from Geneva - Bus station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station takes 2 h 10 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Geneva to Chamonix bus services, operated by Ouibus, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.
Geneva to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chamonix is to bus which takes 2 h 10 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 3 h 32 min.
- Distance: 40 miles
- Duration: 2 h 10 min
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
Ouibus operates a bus from Geneva to Chamonix every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4 - $6 and the journey takes 2 h 10 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneva to Chamonix via Martigny and Vallorcine in around 3 h 32 min.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13 - $24
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Martigny to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $24
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Chamonix Sud - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- Ouibus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0 820 320 368
- info@altibus.com
- Website
- altibus.com
Bus from Geneva - Mont-Blanc to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $20
- Schedules at
- altibus.com
- Phone
- 0041 (0) 844 257 224
- Website
- eurolines.ch
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $18
- Book at
- eurolines.ch
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Geneva to Chamonix bus services, operated by Ouibus, arrive at Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
Geneva to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Railways Mont-Blanc Express, arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Chamonix is 82 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Geneva to Chamonix.
Book your Geneva to Chamonix bus tickets online with Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 2109+ hotels available in Chamonix. Prices start at $75 USD per night.
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.