There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, 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 - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 5m€18–35Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
6h 40m€57–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Chamonix200.4 km
2h 23mDrive 200.4 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonixcar 200.4 km
2h 23m€31–45
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Chamonix is 219 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €18 - €35.
The bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) 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 Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Chamonix, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 40m.
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
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Chamonix.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.