How to travel from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix, France

The distance between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train

Take the train to Visp, Martigny then Vallorcine and then to Chamonix Mont Blanc.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel Sbb, Visp, Martigny and Vallorcine. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps, Trenitalia EuroCity, Transports de Martigny et Régions and SNCF run train services between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel Bahnhof SBB and Geneva. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Swiss Tours and Blablabus run regular bus services between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Chamonix from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is to drive which will take 2h 60m and cost around €50 ($50).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix

Compare travel optionsbetween EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Chamonix

Transport options from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 15m
€315($315)
5 times a day427km (265 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€155($155)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€29($29)
4 times a day369km (230 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€50($50)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix