There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyonbus S766 / ...
4h€14–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon224.9 km
3h 6m€10–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 50m€42–52Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 58m€49Drive 212.5 km
- Drive from Chamonix (Station) to Lyoncar 212.5 km
2h 31m€33–47
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Aiguille Midi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Chamonix (Station) and Lyon is 248 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs €14 - €26.
The bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon takes 4h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
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.
The best way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is to bus which takes 4h and costs €14 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Chamonix (Station), France and Lyon, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus-eu also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieu 6 times a week. Tickets cost €44 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €44
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix (Station) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.