How to travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $530.

Distance: 216 miles (349 km)

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$530

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$156

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4h 42m

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8h 18m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a bus with an average price of $66 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

A bus is $464 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $530 (€442).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Montpellier and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 23m sooner (2h 42m by flight vs 5h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $530 (€442) compared to roughly $156 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

How to get from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3187 · 50225
    10:05 AM9h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    7:40 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3187 · 50225
    10:05 AM9h35
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    7:40 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7471 · AF1642
    6:00 AM3h40
    Montpellier Airport
    9:40 AMGeneva International Airport
    $3691One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50845 · 80011
    12:50 PM10h50
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    11:40 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM9h45
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    8:05 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM8h55
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    11:45 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7469 · AF1542
    8:50 PM11h30
    Montpellier Airport
    8:20 AMGeneva International Airport
    $3671One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7471 · AF1842
    6:00 AM5h10
    Montpellier Airport
    11:10 AMGeneva International Airport
    $4261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7465 · AF1042
    3:30 PM4h20
    Montpellier Airport
    7:50 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Travel to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

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There are 3 options to travel between Montpellier and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a bus with an average price of $66 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

A bus is $464 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $530 (€442).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 18m.

The distance from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is approximately 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
  • Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by bus.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Air France to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Annecy, Geneva International Airport, Milan, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, you can explore Mont Blanc through guided climbs or hikes, enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Les Grands Montets, and take a historic ride on the Montenvers Railway to the Mer de Glace. Paragliding over the Chamonix Valley offers breathtaking views, while hiking in the Aiguilles Rouges provides diverse landscapes. Key sights include the Aiguille du Midi for panoramic alpine views, the Mer de Glace glacier, the picturesque Lac Blanc, the wildlife-rich Parc de Merlet, and the Chamonix Alpine Museum.
A stay of 3 to 5 days in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is ideal to explore its stunning alpine scenery, enjoy skiing or snowboarding, hike its famous trails, and visit attractions like the Aiguille du Midi and Montenvers Mer de Glace.

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