What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station) is to bus which costs €13 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chamonix (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache 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 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chamonix (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chamonix (Station). However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chamonix Aiguille Midi via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chamonix (Station)?

The distance between Lyon and Chamonix (Station) is 246 km. The road distance is 211.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €13 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station)?

The bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chamonix (Station) bus from?

Lyon to Chamonix (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chamonix (Station) train from?

Lyon to Chamonix (Station) 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 (Station)?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €13 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €52 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Lyon to Chamonix (Station) bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Chamonix (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chamonix (Station) is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Lyon to Chamonix (Station).

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

Book your Lyon to Chamonix (Station) train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chamonix (Station)?

There are 9491+ hotels available in Chamonix (Station).

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Chamonix (Station) 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 - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 50m
€13–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva Place Dorciere to Chamonix Sud Bus Stationbus FlixBus
4h 13m
Drive 211.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chamonix (Station)car 211.6 km
2h 28m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
5h 14m
€50–51

Lyon to Chamonix (Station) by bus

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Distance: 245.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Chamonix (Station), France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. 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 39m.

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