There are 3 ways to get from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix by bus, train (TGV), 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- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m€21–40Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
7h 11m€43–90Drive 214.7 km
- Drive from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonixcar 214.7 km
2h 30m€34–48
Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Oullins and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Perrache, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Gare de Lyon-Perrache and Chamonix is 247 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €21 - €40.
The bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Gare de Lyon-Perrache, France and Chamonix, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Oullins, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 11m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- 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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix.
Book your Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 6173+ hotels available in Chamonix.