What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix is to bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon Perrache and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Perrache station to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Chamonix via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon Perrache and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

The distance between Lyon Perrache and Chamonix is 245 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix without a car is to bus via Geneva which takes 4h 50m and costs €18 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon Perrache to Chamonix bus from?

Lyon Perrache to Chamonix bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon Perrache to Chamonix train from?

Lyon Perrache to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix is to bus via Geneva which takes 4h 50m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Lyon Perrache to Chamonix bus arrive?

Lyon Perrache to Chamonix bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.

Where does the Lyon Perrache to Chamonix train arrive?

Lyon Perrache to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Perrache to Chamonix is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix?

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Lyon Perrache to Chamonix - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix by bus, train, 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
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
4h 50m
€18–36
Bus via Lyon Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
5h 10m
€16–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
6h 4m
€31–74
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
7h 7m
€37–99
Drive 214.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon Perrache to Chamonixcar 214.6 km
2h 32m
€33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
5h 8m
€36–57

Lyon Perrache to Chamonix by bus

4Weekly Buses

4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.6 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix via Geneva in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 7m.

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