Lyon to Chamonix Trains

Lyon to Chamonix trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Chamonix takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lyon to Chamonix. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 27m
Duration: 249 km
Distance: €59
Average price: 6 times a week
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Train

best

Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter

5h 14m

€44–74

Lyon to Chamonix train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Lyon and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 10:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:52 AM → 3:13 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:13 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 5:13 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Chamonix? 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.

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chamonix, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h 38m. TGV inOui also services this route once a week.

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