Chamonix to Lyon Trains

Chamonix to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chamonix and Lyon takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chamonix to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration: 244 km
Distance: €54
Average price: 6 times a week
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Train

best

Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter

4h 54m

€38–75

Chamonix to Lyon train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chamonix and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Lyon at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 12:56 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chamonix to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 3h 9m. TGV inOui also services this route once a week.

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