There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Lyon 04 by bus, train (TGV), 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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 15m€19–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon224.9 km
2h 53m€10–18Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 24m€43–95Drive 224.3 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Lyon 04car 224.3 km
2h 18m€36–51
Chamonix to Lyon 04 by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon 04 is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon 04 is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Lyon 04. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Pierre Scize via Cité Scolaire Inter. Z4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lyon 04. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Lyon Vaise via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Chamonix and Lyon 04 is 254 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Lyon 04 without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chamonix to Lyon 04, including transfers.
Chamonix to Lyon 04 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Lyon 04 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 to Lyon 04 is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lyon 04, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Vaise via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 to Lyon 04 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Chamonix to Lyon 04 train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lyon 04 is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Chamonix to Lyon 04.
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There are 4122+ hotels available in Lyon 04.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Lyon 04. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.