There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie 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 Sallanches - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare to Chef-lieubus Y84
4h 40m€20–35Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
4h 48m€45–74Drive 199.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoiecar 199.7 km
2h 22m€38–55
Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Les Contamines-Montjoie. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Chef-lieu via Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Lyon and Les Contamines-Montjoie is 242 km. The road distance is 199.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie, including transfers.
Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie 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 to Les Contamines-Montjoie is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Les Contamines-Montjoie, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chef-lieu via Gare in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h 38m. TGV inOui also services this route once a week.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Sallanches - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Sallanches - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare to Chef-lieu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Sallanches - Bus Station.
Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Lyon to Les Contamines-Montjoie.
There are 6642+ hotels available in Les Contamines-Montjoie.