How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix is around 780km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Geneva (GVA), Bus

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance982km (610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix is around 780km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (455 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia and Annecy. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix. The distance is around 982km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chamonix

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Bus + 4 similar
3h 35m
€300($300)
5 times a day780km (484 miles)
Bus and Plane5hrs
€215($215)
5 times a day1,001km (622 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 5m
€155($155)
twice daily819km (509 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Bus5h 10m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,464km (910 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 40m
€205($205)
once daily871km (541 miles)
Train
10h 55m
€245($245)
twice a week1,334km (829 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€65($65)
6 times a week1,144km (711 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€175($175)
on demand982km (610 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