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Lyon to Chamonix trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Chamonix takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

8h 46m
Duration
249 km
Distance
€61
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain train Ter
6h 6m
€40–93

Lyon to Chamonix train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellegarde and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 249.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 6m.

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