There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) by bus, plane, train (TGV), rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
3h€132–274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 5m€19–35Train
- 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€57–102Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chamonix to Lyon-LYS201.7 km
2h 20mDrive 201.7 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 201.7 km
2h 20m€32–46
Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Chamonix and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 183 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) 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 to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 24 539 10 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- alpytransfers.com
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.alpytransfers.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chamonix to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Chamonix to Lyon Airport (LYS).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.