Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan José to Chamonixby bus, plane, or train

Find Transport to Chamonix

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from San José to Chamonix by bus, plane, or train

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

  1. Bus, fly to Geneva International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SJO - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus bus
    18h 29m
    €371–1,247

  2. Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SJO - MXP
    3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus bus
    21h 29m
    €299–987

  3. Bus, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane SJO - LYS
    3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus bus
    21h 59m
    €380–1,337

  4. Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SJO - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain train
    20h 34m
    €600–1,759

  5. Bus, fly to Turin Caselle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SJO - TRN
    3. Take the bus from Turin to Aostabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Aosta to Chamonixbus bus
    23h 42m
    €667–1,032

  6. Bus, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Basel (BSL)plane plane SJO - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train
    4. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain train
    25h 12m
    €416–1,639

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€331Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Chamonix.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,405.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 29m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Chamonix, France?

There is no direct connection from San José to Chamonix. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Geneva Airport, then take the bus to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides