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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Chamonix is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 20m.

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 7h 11m and costs €60 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

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 Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

How far is it from Irun to Chamonix?

The distance between Irun and Chamonix is 826 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 19m and costs €210 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Irun to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Irun to Chamonix is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €210 - €450 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Irun to Chamonix bus arrive?

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

Where does the Irun to Chamonix train arrive?

Irun to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Irun to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Chamonix is 951 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m 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 6149+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Irun to Chamonix - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Irun to Chamonix by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
7h 11m
€62–364
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
10h 37m
€51–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
12h 19m
€211–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Genevabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
16h 20m
€62–106
Drive 950.9 km
1. Drive from Irun to Chamonixcar 950.9 km
9h 44m
€149–215
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
9h 10m
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 2m
Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
9h 55m
€269–688
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIQ - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
6h 36m
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Tgv
12h 42m
€219–448
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
15h 23m
€188–381
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 36m
€76–108

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

38Weekly Services

12h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Irun to Chamonix.

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Distance: 826.3 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Hendaye to Chamonix via Geneva in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 12h 42m.

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