The average train between Chamonix (Station) and Lyon takes 16h 31m and the fastest train takes 15h 20m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Chamonix (Station) and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:57 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chamonix (Station) is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Chamonix Aiguille Midi and take an average of 16h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix (Station) station and arriving at Lyon station via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Chamonix (Station) to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Chamonix (Station) and Lyon is 157.7 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a vehicle from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon Part Dieu via Chamonix Aiguille Midi, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Annecy in around 6h 21m.
