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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
$25
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Colombier-Saugnieu 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 Colombier-Saugnieu to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 8 buses that leave Colombier-Saugnieu for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on Thu, Aug 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
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FlixBusBuses from Colombier-Saugnieu to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Colombier-Saugnieu to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80082 | 11:20 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 3h05 | 2:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 2h45 | 3:50 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 3h15 | 5:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7661 · 50225 | 3:25 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 4h15 | 7:40 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
51661 · 51980 | 5:15 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 3h30 | 8:45 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
80011 | 8:35 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 3h05 | 11:40 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Colombier-Saugnieu 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.

Most Colombier-Saugnieu to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc buses use the Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station pair. Use this guide to compare Colombier-Saugnieu and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) is 2 km from Colombier-Saugnieu city centre. Public transport options include:
Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Le Bistrot (in the station), Paul (in the station), Brioche Dorée (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1).
Available at Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1): Elevators, ramps.
Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
Available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud): Ramps, assistance.
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