There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon by bus, train, rideshare, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 45m€18–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon224.9 km
3h 6m€10–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 34m€32–69Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
6h 28m€39–86Drive 212.5 km
- Drive from Chamonix (Station) to Lyoncar 212.5 km
2h 31m€34–48
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix Aiguille Midi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Chamonix (Station) and Lyon is 247 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €18 - €40.
The bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Chamonix (Station), France and Lyon, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon Part Dieu via Chamonix Aiguille Midi, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Bellegarde in around 6h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon is 2h ahead of Chamonix (Station). It is currently 3:32 AM in Chamonix (Station) and 5:32 AM in Lyon.
Chamonix (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix (Station) to Lyon is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Chamonix (Station) to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix (Station) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.