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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $435.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$86 Average price Cheapest | $435 Average price | $214 Average price | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 18m Average total duration 18h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $214.
A bus is $350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Train takes on average 19h 18m.
Tickets start at around $86 compared to roughly $215 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $130. The journey takes 8h 45m versus 5h 34m 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 Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
How to get from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5866 · 502257:00 AM12h40Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)7:40 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$491One-way1 transfer
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- 5866 · 502257:00 AM12h40Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)7:40 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U214029:55 PM1h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport10:55 PMGeneva International Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM13h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)8:05 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$771One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM12h55Nice, Gare Routière Vauban11:45 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM14h10Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)10:10 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$1061One-way1 transfer
- U214005:20 PM1h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport6:20 PMGeneva International Airport$751One-way0 transfers
- U213962:00 PM1h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport3:00 PMGeneva International Airport$821One-way0 transfers
LX5298:30 PM1h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:30 PMGeneva International Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $214.
A bus is $350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Train takes on average 19h 18m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, BA Euroflyer, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss.
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