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The cheapest and fastest buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches
Showing times and prices for Jun 21
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
7 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches 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 Les Houches will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station for Les Houches on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 7 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 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.
7:30 PM0h10Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station7:40 PMLes Houches$31One-way0 transfers- 8:10 AM0h10Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station8:20 AMLes Houches$31One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM0h20Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station5:50 PMLes Houches$31One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM0h30Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station9:30 AMLes Houches$41One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 PM0h20Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station3:40 PMLes Houches$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM0h10Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station7:40 PMLes Houches$31One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 AM0h10Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station8:20 AMLes Houches$31One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM0h20Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station5:50 PMLes Houches$31One-way0 transfers
- 3:20 PM0h20Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station3:40 PMLes Houches$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM0h30Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station9:30 AMLes Houches$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 4 miles (7 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$5 Average price | $3 Average price Cheapest |
1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The cheapest way to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches is a train with an average price of $3 (€2).
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches costing on average $5 (€4).
The fastest way to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches is by train with an average journey time of 17m.
Other travel options to Les Houches take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and Les Houches including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches among Omio's users.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 04:56AM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 0h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 05:56AM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 0h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Chamonix Mobilite | Departure Time 06:44AM | Arrival Time 07:07AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Chamonix Mobilite | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Chamonix Mobilite | Departure Time 07:43AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Chamonix Mobilite | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Chamonix Mobilite | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Chamonix Mobilite | Departure Time 08:44AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Live departures
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:50 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 0h10 | 7:00 PM Les Houches | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 0h30 | 7:30 PM Les Houches | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 0h10 | 8:40 PM Les Houches | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 8:10 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 0h10 | 8:20 AM Les Houches | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 0h30 | 9:30 AM Les Houches | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:20 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 0h20 | 3:40 PM Les Houches | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 0h20 | 5:50 PM Les Houches | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches run on average 9 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:56, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 4 miles (7 km) distance in 18m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $2 (€2)
Distance 4 miles (7 km) |
Average bus duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 18m |
First bus 4:56 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $2 (€2)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Chamonix Mobilite, SNCF Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les HouchesYou can travel by bus between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches with BlaBlaCar, Chamonix Mobilite, SNCF Bus for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
Chamonix Mobilite
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20m
Chamonix Mobilite frequency
24 a day
SNCF Bus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
SNCF Bus frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to Les Houches
Things to do in Les Houches
Discover the best of Les Houches — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Les Houches trip today.
- Recommended
Musée Montagnard
A local heritage museum in the Chamonix Valley focused on traditional alpine life, architecture, tools, and mountain culture. Worth visiting for regional context beyond skiing and hiking.
- Recommended
Crystal Museum Chamonix
A niche museum centered on alpine minerals and crystals collected in the Mont Blanc massif. Popular with families and mountain enthusiasts for its strong local geological connection.
- Must visit
Parc de Merlet
A mountain wildlife park above Les Houches with panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif. Highly popular for photography and families, with ibex, chamois, and scenic walking paths.
- Must visit
Bellevue Plateau
A high scenic area reached from Les Houches, known for wide views toward Mont Blanc and access to hiking routes. It is a classic local viewpoint and summer walking base.
- Must visit
Chamonix Town Centre
The lively central area of nearby Chamonix, full of alpine atmosphere, mountain views, and pedestrian-friendly streets. It remains one of the valley's essential strolling areas.
- Vegetarian
Fondue Savoyarde
A classic Savoie cheese fondue made with local mountain cheeses and white wine, shared communally after skiing or hiking.
- Gluten-free
Raclette
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and served with charcuterie and pickles, a staple alpine comfort meal.
- Gluten-free
Tartiflette
A rich baked dish of potatoes, reblochon cheese, onions, and lardons, strongly associated with Haute-Savoie mountain cuisine.
La Ferme De Cupelin
An established mountain restaurant near Les Houches known for refined regional cuisine and panoramic Alpine views.
Le Solerey
A long-running traditional spot in Les Houches serving Savoyard dishes and grilled meats in a cozy alpine setting.
Le Delice
A well-known Les Houches restaurant appreciated for Savoyard specialties, pizzas, and a relaxed chalet atmosphere.
Euro
A ski-resort area with higher prices than many French towns. Lodging and dining rise in winter and summer peak seasons.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 10-18 for a takeaway or simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person for a casual restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- EUR 50-90+ per person at upscale spots.
- Coffee
- EUR 2.50-4.50 for an espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 2.00 EUR
- Day pass
- 8.00 EUR
To the city center
Les Houches, Place de la Mairie (Tourist Office), Les Houches -> Les Houches Railway Station, Les Houches
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Card payment may not be available on all local buses, so carry a bank card and some cash for backup.
- If you travel more than a few times in one day, the day pass is usually better value than buying single tickets.
FAQs: Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches 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 Les Houches, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches is $5 (€4) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches is 18m to travel the 4 miles (7 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches leaves at 4:56 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches leaves at 8:50 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches with BlaBlaCar, Chamonix Mobilite, SNCF Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Chamonix Mobilite, SNCF Bus for the best way to get you to Les Houches. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and Les Houches and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Les Houches from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station is worth doing with a journey time of 18m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and Les Houches including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Les Houches are:
- Aiguille du Midi, a mountain peak offering panoramic views of the French Alps accessible by cable car
- Bellevue Cable Car, a scenic ride providing access to hiking trails and stunning vistas of the Mont Blanc massif
- Parc de Merlet, a wildlife park featuring native alpine animals in a natural setting with views of the surrounding mountains
- Lac des Chavants, a serene lake ideal for picnics and leisurely walks with a backdrop of alpine scenery
- Les Houches Ski Resort, a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding with diverse slopes and facilities.
The best things to do in Les Houches include:
- Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, a renowned trail providing breathtaking alpine scenery and challenging routes
- Enjoying the Les Houches Farmers Market, featuring local produce, artisanal goods, and regional specialties
- Snowshoeing in the pristine winter landscapes around Les Houches, offering a peaceful way to explore the snowy terrain
- Paragliding over the Chamonix Valley, providing an exhilarating experience with stunning aerial views
- Visiting the Les Houches Ice Rink, perfect for a fun family outing or a casual skate session.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches.
No, luggage for the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches.
Since both Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and Les Houches are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches among Omio's users.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Les Houches, the main safety concerns for travelers include mountain-related risks such as avalanches and sudden weather changes, especially for those engaging in skiing or hiking. It's important to stay on marked trails and follow local safety advisories. Common scams are minimal, but travelers should be cautious of inflated taxi fares and ensure they use licensed transportation services. Keeping belongings secure in crowded areas also helps prevent petty theft.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular bus stations from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Les Houches
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Les Houches, Place de la Mairie (Tourist Office)
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