What is the cheapest way to get from Irun to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Chamonix is to bus via Annecy which costs €80 - €120 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irun to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Irun to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Chamonix station. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Chamonix - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Massy Tgv and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Irun to Chamonix?

The distance between Irun and Chamonix is 786 km. The road distance is 950.9 km.

How do I travel from Irun to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Irun to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 26m and costs €100 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Irun to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Irun to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Chamonix bus from?

Irun to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hendaye station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Chamonix train from?

Irun to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Irun to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Irun to Chamonix is to bus via Annecy which takes 16h 40m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €160 - €350 and takes 13h.

Where does the Irun to Chamonix bus arrive?

Irun to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Where does the Irun to Chamonix train arrive?

Irun to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Irun to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Chamonix is 951 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Irun to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Irun to Chamonix?

Book your Irun to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Irun to Chamonix?

Book your Irun to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5598+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Irun to Chamonix - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Irun to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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Fly San Sebastián Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)EAS - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
6h 45m
€111–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
18h 19m
€80–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
12h 26m
€109–484
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to AnnecyFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 40m
€82–117
Drive 950.9 km
1. Drive from Irun to Chamonix950.9 km
9h 39m
€150–217
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
7h 26m
€89–328
Train via Antony (TGV)
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTgv
13h
€165–350
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
15h 22m
€107–216

Irun to Chamonix by train, subway, foot, and bus

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12h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 786.2 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Hendaye to Chamonix - Bus Station via Annecy and Annecy - Bus Station in around 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Massy Tgv, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 13h.

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