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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
21 h 40 m
Average duration
23 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
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 $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for Madrid on Mon, Jun 01, 3 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 1052 km distance in an average of 23 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 25 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. 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 $69, and a train costs an average of $251.
Distance: 653 miles (1052 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $251 Average price | $374 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) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid costing on average $219 (€177).
A bus is $136 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid costing on average $251 (€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 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 30h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Madrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 22h25 | 7:55 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 21h40 | 8:10 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 24h40 | 1:25 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 23h40 | 1:25 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 22h05 | 12:05 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 22h05 | 1:05 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
![]() | 6:15 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 25h25 | 7:40 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $38 (€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 $69 (€56) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 20h 40m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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