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 €14 - €55 and takes 4h.

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 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chamonix?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Chamonix. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

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 Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chamonix?

The distance between Lyon and Chamonix is 246 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 4h and costs €14 - €55.

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

The bus from Lyon to Chamonix takes 4h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chamonix bus from?

Lyon to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon 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 4h and costs €14 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €52 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Lyon to Chamonix bus arrive?

Lyon to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chamonix is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 5818+ 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, 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 to ChamonixS766 / ...
4h
€14–55
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
5h 8m
€50–51
Drive 212.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chamonix212.8 km
2h 28m
€33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the bus from Geneva to ChamonixS500 / ...
4h 56m
€35–143

Lyon to Chamonix by bus

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Distance: 246.5 km
Duration: 4h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Chamonix 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 4h. SNCF Bus also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet 6 times a week. Tickets cost €44–46 and the journey takes 3h 38m.

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