The average train between Chamonix and Lyon takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chamonix 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 6 times a week between Chamonix and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Lyon station via Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Chamonix to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Chamonix and Lyon is 158.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Annemasse in around 5h 47m.
