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Compare train and bus for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex
Compare the available ways to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Le Grand-Saconnex take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55. The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 15m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex
How to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 85 18977 | 18977 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 · R L4 23145 | 2314510:19 AM 2h44 Le Châtelard-Frontière 1:03 PM Genève-Sécheron $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
R 85 18977 | 18977 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 · R L4 23145 | 2314510:19 AM 2h44 Le Châtelard-Frontière 1:03 PM Genève-Sécheron $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
R 85 18977 | 18977 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 · R L4 23145 | 2314510:19 AM 2h44 Le Châtelard-Frontière 1:03 PM Genève-Sécheron $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
R 85 18975 | 18975 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 · R L4 23141 | 231419:19 AM 2h44 Le Châtelard-Frontière 12:03 PM Genève-Sécheron $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
R 85 18951 | 18951 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 · R L4 23137 | 231378:19 AM 2h44 Le Châtelard-Frontière 11:03 AM Genève-Sécheron $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
R 85 26205 | 26205 · IR 95 1708 | 1708 · R L4 23231 | 232316:40 AM 3h08 Le Châtelard-Frontière 9:48 AM Genève-Sécheron $67 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Le Grand-Saconnex costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Le Grand-Saconnex take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Le Grand-Saconnex as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Le Châtelard-Frontière and arrive in Genève-Aéroport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arrive in Genève, Aéroport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alpine Fleet, Swiss Tours, AlpyBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Le Grand-Saconnex by bus.
- Travel with SBB to go to Le Grand-Saconnex by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alpine Fleet, Swiss Tours, AlpyBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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