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Musée Alpin
The town’s main heritage museum, covering mountaineering, local life, and the history of tourism in the Chamonix valley. A strong introduction to Mont Blanc culture.
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
18 h 55 m
Average duration
20 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
732 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 2 buses that leave Amsterdam for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station on Mon, Jun 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 732 km distance in an average of 20 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 55 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 21 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $250.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $268 Average price | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 19m Average total duration 17h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station costing on average $184 (€148).
A bus is $168 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station costing on average $268 (€216).
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 33m.
Bus takes on average 17h 49m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 22h10 | 6:55 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h45 | 6:55 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Amsterdam | 20h25 | 6:55 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h30 | 8:05 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h55 | 6:55 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h00 | 8:05 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h35 | 8:05 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h10 | 10:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h15 | 11:25 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 19h05 | 10:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h10 | 11:25 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h25 | 11:25 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
4740 · 1716 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h15 | 2:15 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
51094 · 1727 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h45 | 1:15 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 22h00 | 5:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h25 | 5:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam | 22h25 | 8:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 22h20 | 8:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h10 | 8:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h05 | 8:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station run on average 16 times per day, taking around 17h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 454 miles (732 km) distance in 17h 45m.
Distance 454 miles (732 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 17h 45m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chamonix-Mont-Blanc trip today.
The town’s main heritage museum, covering mountaineering, local life, and the history of tourism in the Chamonix valley. A strong introduction to Mont Blanc culture.
A compact museum focused on Alpine crystals and mineralogy, with specimens from the Mont Blanc massif. Popular with visitors interested in geology and mountain science.
A small local museum and archive space dedicated to the valley’s memory, architecture, and community history. More niche than the main museums but rewarding for local context.
The lively town center with mountain views, shops, and easy access to major sights. It is the best area for first-time visitors and evening strolls.
One of the most famous viewpoints in the valley, celebrated for reflections of the Mont Blanc massif. Highly popular on social media and among hikers.
The central square anchored by the Saussure and Balmat statue, framed by cafés, hotels, and Alpine scenery. A classic meeting point and photo stop.
A classic Alpine fondue made with melted Savoy cheeses such as Comté, Beaufort, and Emmental, eaten with bread. It is one of the most iconic mountain dishes around Chamonix.
Traditional melted raclette cheese served with potatoes, charcuterie, and pickles. Deeply associated with the Savoie and Haute-Savoie mountain food culture.
A rich baked dish of potatoes, Reblochon cheese, onions, and lardons. It is a hallmark comfort food of the Alps and very common in Chamonix restaurants.
Historic fine dining restaurant and hotel, well known in Chamonix for refined cuisine using Alpine and seasonal ingredients in an elegant setting.
Well-known modern bistro in central Chamonix combining local produce with French and Asian influences in a lively, contemporary atmosphere.
A long-established Chamonix institution with rustic chalet decor, especially popular for fondue, raclette, and other traditional Savoyard specialties.
A popular Alpine resort with high lodging and dining prices, especially in ski season and summer.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated but not required; small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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