There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache by bus, train, rideshare, train (TGV), 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 via Geneva
best- Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
4h 10m€18–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon224.9 km
3h 8m€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
5h 11m€31–74Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
4h 11m€40–55Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 8m€43–88Drive 215.9 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Lyon Perrachecar 215.9 km
2h 37m€33–48
Chamonix to Lyon Perrache by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Geneva - Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Lyon Perrache via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Chamonix and Lyon Perrache is 232 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache without a car is to bus via Geneva which takes 4h 10m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache, including transfers.
Chamonix to Lyon Perrache bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Lyon Perrache 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 Perrache is to bus via Geneva which takes 4h 10m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lyon Perrache, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Geneva - Bus station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Perrache via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 8m.
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
- €17–45
- 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 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
- €12–21
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- 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
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- 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 Perrache bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Chamonix to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lyon Perrache is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Chamonix to Lyon Perrache.
Book your Chamonix to Lyon Perrache train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3713+ hotels available in Lyon Perrache.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Lyon Perrache. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























