The average train between Chamonix and Lyon takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Chamonix and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix station and arriving at Lyon station via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
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.
Book your Chamonix to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chamonix and Lyon is 158.2 km. The road distance is 249 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 Bellegarde in around 6h.