There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Biarritz by bus, plane, train 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.
Recommended option
Bus to Lyon, fly • 5h 54m
Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 42m
4 alternative options
Bus to Geneva, fly • 5h 12m
Train • 15h 23m
Bus via Grenoble • 17h 20m
Drive • 9h 9m
Chamonix to Biarritz by bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Biarritz is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Biarritz is to bus and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €90 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Sud Bus Station and arriving at Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou via Ginebra and Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Chamonix and Biarritz is 808 km. The road distance is 968.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Biarritz without a car is to bus which takes 14h 42m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Chamonix to Biarritz, including transfers.
Chamonix to Biarritz bus services, operated by Swiss Tours, depart from Chamonix Sud Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Biarritz is to bus which takes 14h 42m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €330 and takes 15h 23m.
Chamonix to Biarritz bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bayona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Biarritz is 968 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Chamonix to Biarritz.
- Distance: 807.6 km
- Duration: 5h 54m
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Biarritz, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix to Biarritz via Ginebra, Bayona, and Place des Basques in around 14h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix to Biarritz via St-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Lyon Part Dieu, Toulouse Matabiau, Biarritz, and Gare de Biarritz in around 15h 23m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
Flights from Geneva to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €370
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €310
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Biarritz via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €440
Train from St-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse-Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26 - €40
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- Rail 1st Class
- €85 - €120
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €22
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- 1st Class
- €17 - €22
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €25
- 1st Class
- €21 - €28
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €110
- 1st Class
- €90 - €130
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.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Chamonix Sud - Bus station to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Chamonix Sud - Bus station to Geneva - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Chamonix Sud - Bus station to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €20
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Website
- Swiss Tours
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- info@sellitto.com
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Chamonix Sud - Bus station to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Ginebra to Bayona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grenoble-Gare-Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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