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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chamonix is to bus which costs €17 - €60 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chamonix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Lyon to Chamonix?

The distance between Lyon and Chamonix is 247 km. The road distance is 212.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €17 - €60.

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

The bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chamonix bus from?

Lyon to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chamonix train from?

Lyon 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 to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chamonix is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €17 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 6h.

Where does the Lyon to Chamonix bus arrive?

Lyon to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Where does the Lyon to Chamonix train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chamonix is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Lyon to Chamonix.

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

Book your Lyon to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5624+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Lyon to Chamonix - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon 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
best
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m
€17–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
4h 56m
€31–69
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
6h
€38–93
Drive 212.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chamonixcar 212.8 km
2h 29m
€33–48

Lyon to Chamonix by bus

60Weekly Buses

3h 40mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.6 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h.

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