There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
2h 10m€64–76Drive 89.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glacecar 89.9 km
1h 7m€16–23Train
- 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
4h 31m€51–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Mer de Glace89.9 km
1h 7mBus via Geneva Airport
- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500
2h 30m€38–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace. However, there are services departing from Geneva Airport and arriving at Gare Sncf via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Montenvers - Mer de Glace via Genève, Annemasse, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and Chamonix Montenvers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Mer de Glace is 97 km. The road distance is 89.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €60 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, depart from Geneva Airport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €60 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Mer de Glace, France?
Alpy Transfers operates a bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Mer de Glace via Genève, Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamonix Montenvers, and Montenvers - Mer de Glace in around 4h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Alpy Transfers
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Swiss Tours
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Mer de Glace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace 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 Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Mer de Glace.
There are 6159+ hotels available in Mer de Glace.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Mer de Glace. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















