How to travel from Chamonix to Bayonne, France

The distance between Chamonix and Bayonne is around 767km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix to Bayonne by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Massy-TGV and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance962km (597 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Bayonne by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Chamonix and Bayonne is around 767km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 713km (443 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chamonix and Bayonne by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Bayonne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Bayonne. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Massy-TGV. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Bayonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 10h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Bayonne. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Chamonix and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Bayonne. The distance is around 962km (597 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Bayonne is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Bayonne

Transport options from Chamonix to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€300($300)
5 times a day767km (476 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 40m
€155($155)
twice daily810km (503 miles)
Train
10h 15m
€225($225)
twice a week1,311km (815 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
€57($57)
once daily1,044km (649 miles)
Bus via Chambéry17h 15m
€105($105)
once daily1,157km (719 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€175($175)
on demand962km (597 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne