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Musée Alpin
The town’s main heritage museum, covering mountaineering, local life, and the history of tourism in the Chamonix valley. A strong introduction to Mont Blanc culture.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 2 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 12 buses that leave Paris for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station on Mon, Jun 01, 4 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 471 km distance in an average of 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 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.
5133 · 85001
4787 · 85001
5131 · 80011
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $144 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station costing on average $135 (€108).
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station costing on average $144 (€116).
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $193 (€156) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119 (€96). The journey takes 7h 44m versus 6h 9m 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 Bus, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator SNCF | TGV Lyria | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 12:12PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:14PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:18PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h02 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station 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 |
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94765 · 50225 | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h10 | 7:15 PM Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Gare SNCF | 1 transfer | |
94765 · 50225 | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h35 | 7:40 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h45 | 8:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5131 · 80011 | 12:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h10 | 11:40 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h20 | 4:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h20 | 8:05 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h55 | 6:55 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h55 | 8:05 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h45 | 8:55 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
5133 · 85001 | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h00 | 10:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 9h15 | 8:55 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
4787 · 85001 | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h25 | 10:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h15 | 11:45 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chamonix-Mont-Blanc trip today.
The town’s main heritage museum, covering mountaineering, local life, and the history of tourism in the Chamonix valley. A strong introduction to Mont Blanc culture.
A compact museum focused on Alpine crystals and mineralogy, with specimens from the Mont Blanc massif. Popular with visitors interested in geology and mountain science.
A small local museum and archive space dedicated to the valley’s memory, architecture, and community history. More niche than the main museums but rewarding for local context.
The lively town center with mountain views, shops, and easy access to major sights. It is the best area for first-time visitors and evening strolls.
One of the most famous viewpoints in the valley, celebrated for reflections of the Mont Blanc massif. Highly popular on social media and among hikers.
The central square anchored by the Saussure and Balmat statue, framed by cafés, hotels, and Alpine scenery. A classic meeting point and photo stop.
A classic Alpine fondue made with melted Savoy cheeses such as Comté, Beaufort, and Emmental, eaten with bread. It is one of the most iconic mountain dishes around Chamonix.
Traditional melted raclette cheese served with potatoes, charcuterie, and pickles. Deeply associated with the Savoie and Haute-Savoie mountain food culture.
A rich baked dish of potatoes, Reblochon cheese, onions, and lardons. It is a hallmark comfort food of the Alps and very common in Chamonix restaurants.
Historic fine dining restaurant and hotel, well known in Chamonix for refined cuisine using Alpine and seasonal ingredients in an elegant setting.
Well-known modern bistro in central Chamonix combining local produce with French and Asian influences in a lively, contemporary atmosphere.
A long-established Chamonix institution with rustic chalet decor, especially popular for fondue, raclette, and other traditional Savoyard specialties.
A popular Alpine resort with high lodging and dining prices, especially in ski season and summer.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated but not required; small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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