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Musée Alpin
Main local museum covering Chamonix history, early tourism, mountaineering, and valley life. The best introduction to the resort's heritage.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
1 d 20 m
Average duration
1 d 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
943 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 2 buses that leave Budapest for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 943 km distance in an average of 1 d 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 20 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 30 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 Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $438.
Distance: 585 miles (943 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $476 Average price | $424 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 17m Average total duration 18h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 17m Average total duration 20h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $194 (€159).
A bus is $371 (€305) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $476 (€391).
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 47m.
Train takes on average 20h 47m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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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 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h45 | 10:10 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 24h25 | 10:10 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h40 | 10:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 25h10 | 12:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 22h55 | 11:25 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 27h25 | 4:05 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h25 | 11:25 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 24h30 | 4:05 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h10 | 5:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h50 | 4:05 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h25 | 5:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h50 | 8:45 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 22h25 | 5:40 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 21h40 | 5:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h50 | 11:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 21h45 | 8:45 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 24h00 | 11:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 28h40 | 4:00 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 23h25 | 11:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc run on average 13 times per day, taking around 18h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 585 miles (943 km) distance in 20h 35m.
Distance 585 miles (943 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 20h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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.
Main local museum covering Chamonix history, early tourism, mountaineering, and valley life. The best introduction to the resort's heritage.
Science and interpretation site at Montenvers explaining glaciers, climate, and mountain life near the Mer de Glace.
Crystal museum in Espace Tairraz with remarkable Alpine mineral specimens. A distinctive local collection tied to mountain geology.
Iconic high-altitude viewpoint reached by cable car. Famous for panoramic Mont Blanc scenery and one of Chamonix's signature experiences.
Legendary glacier valley reached by train. A classic excursion for dramatic ice scenery, mountain walking, and access to the ice cave area.
Popular panoramic walk from Planpraz to La Flégère with outstanding Mont Blanc views. A top summer hiking area for classic scenery.
Melted local cheeses served with bread, potatoes, and charcuterie. A classic Alpine sharing meal tied to mountain winters and Savoyard hospitality.
A gratin of potatoes, reblochon cheese, onions, and lardons. It is one of the most famous hearty Savoy dishes in the Chamonix valley.
Buckwheat pasta squares layered with cabbage, onions, cream, and cheese, then baked. A traditional Savoy mountain dish from nearby valleys.
Historic fine dining address inside Hameau Albert 1er, known for refined Alpine French cuisine and an elegant atmosphere.
Popular casual venue for burgers, local meats, and craft beer, with a lively modern mountain atmosphere near the center.
Established restaurant specializing in steak and grilled meats, with polished service and a classic brasserie feel.
Very pricey versus many Alpine towns. Hotels, lift-linked transit, and dining run high, especially in ski and summer peak periods.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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