The average train between Villeurbanne and Chamonix takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Villeurbanne to Chamonix. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Villeurbanne and Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villeurbanne is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellegarde and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Villeurbanne to Chamonix? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Villeurbanne to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Villeurbanne station and arriving at Chamonix station via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Villeurbanne to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Villeurbanne to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Book your Villeurbanne to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Villeurbanne and Chamonix is 155.4 km. The road distance is 249 km.
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 5h 43m.