There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Lyon 08 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
3h 45m€16–60Rideshare
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 Annemassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 47m€42–86Drive 211.4 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Lyon 08car 211.4 km
2h 28m€33–48
Chamonix to Lyon 08 by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon 08 is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon 08 is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lyon 08. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Chamonix and Lyon 08 is 247 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Lyon 08 without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €16 - €60.
The bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chamonix to Lyon 08 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Lyon 08 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 08 is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €16 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lyon 08, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, 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 Annemasse in around 5h 47m.
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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- 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 Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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 - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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 08 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Chamonix to Lyon 08 train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lyon 08 is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Chamonix to Lyon 08.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Lyon 08. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















