- Must visit
Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Genoa will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station for Genoa on Wed, Jul 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 233 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $234.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $427 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Genoa:
A bus is $376 (€309) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Genoa costing on average $427 (€351).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 29m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $60 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 4h 15m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Genoa buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 6h55 | 11:20 PM Genoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Genoa run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 16:25. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 4:25 PM |
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