- Must visit
Musée Alpin
Local history museum covering mountaineering, glaciers, tourism, and daily life in the Chamonix valley. A strong introduction to the town’s Alpine identity.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Genis-Pouilly 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 Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 20 buses that leave Saint-Genis-Pouilly for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on Sun, Jun 21, 20 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 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 15m by bus vs 1h 16m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $19 (€15)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by AlpyBus.
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 Swiss Tours | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator AlpyBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator AlpyBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator AlpyBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator AlpyBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Swiss Tours | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator AlpyBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h40 | 7:40 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h40 | 9:40 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h10 | 10:10 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h15 | 10:45 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h40 | 11:40 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h40 | 12:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1h15 | 12:15 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h40 | 1:55 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8669 | 2:20 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h40 | 4:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h35 | 4:05 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h15 | 5:15 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1h40 | 6:10 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Local history museum covering mountaineering, glaciers, tourism, and daily life in the Chamonix valley. A strong introduction to the town’s Alpine identity.
Museum dedicated to Alpine crystals, minerals, and the region’s geology. Known for beautiful specimens from the Mont Blanc massif.
Major regional art museum in Martigny, often visited from Chamonix for high-profile art exhibitions and sculpture gardens.
The lively town center with pedestrian streets, mountain views, shops, and classic Belle Époque resort atmosphere. Essential for first-time visitors.
Famous high-altitude viewpoint and hiking destination celebrated for mirror-like reflections of the Mont Blanc massif. Extremely popular in photos and social media.
Major viewpoint and hiking area overlooking Chamonix with outstanding panoramas of Mont Blanc. Highly regarded for summer and winter access.
A classic Alpine fondue made with melted Savoie cheeses, white wine, and garlic, shared communally and strongly associated with mountain dining in Chamonix.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and usually served with pickles and charcuterie; a hearty Savoie specialty popular after skiing.
A rich baked dish of potatoes, Reblochon cheese, cream, onions, and lardons, emblematic of Haute-Savoie comfort food.
A renowned established hotel restaurant with refined French and Alpine cuisine, known for elegant dining and a long-standing gastronomic reputation.
A stylish and well-known Chamonix institution combining seafood, sushi, and French mountain flair in a lively upscale atmosphere.
A classic traditional restaurant famous for Savoyard specialties such as fondue and raclette, with warm chalet decor and a convivial atmosphere.
Mountain resort pricing makes lodging, dining, and ski-season services costlier than many French towns.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change for hotel staff is optional.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Gare de Argentière -> Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Genis-Pouilly 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 Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc buses use the Genève, Aéroport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station pair. Use this guide to compare Saint-Genis-Pouilly and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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