There are 4 ways to get from Genève (Station) to Chamonix by bus, train (TGV), car, or rideshare
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 to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
2h 12m€8–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc81.8 km
1h 32m€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 44m€19–46Drive 82.2 km
- Drive from Genève (Station) to Chamonixcar 82.2 km
55 min€15–21
Genève (Station) to Chamonix by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genève (Station) to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Genève (Station) to Chamonix is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Chamonix. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Genève (Station) to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Genève (Station) and Chamonix is 94 km. The road distance is 82.2 km.
The best way to get from Genève (Station) to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs €8 - €35.
The bus from Geneva to Chamonix takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.
Genève (Station) to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Genève (Station) to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Genève (Station) to Chamonix is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs €8 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Genève (Station), Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Chamonix hourly. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 3h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genève (Station) to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix station.
Genève (Station) 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 Genève (Station) to Chamonix is 82 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Genève (Station) to Chamonix.
Book your Genève (Station) to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 6188+ hotels available in Chamonix.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève (Station) and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.