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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
20 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h
Buses per day
6
Distance
1052 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid 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 to Madrid will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $246.
Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $246 Average price | $367 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 10m Average total duration 21h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 53m Average total duration 44h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid:
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid costing on average $215 (€177).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid costing on average $246 (€202).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 40m.
Train takes on average 44h 23m.
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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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid 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 |
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80098 · 3186 | 1:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 20h55 | 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
1726 · 54153 | 4:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 22h05 | 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 23h35 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 22h55 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 24h10 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 24h40 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 23h25 | 9:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 21h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $37 (€31) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 653 miles (1052 km) distance in 20h 40m.
Distance 653 miles (1052 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 20h 40m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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