There are 4 ways to get from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 56m€54–79Drive 221.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyoncar 221.5 km
2h 39m€35–50Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 34m€112–168Bus, 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 45m€67–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Mont Blanc Tunnel and Lyon is 259 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.
The best way to get from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon, including transfers.
Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Mont Blanc Tunnel 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 Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Mont Blanc Tunnel, 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 €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon Part Dieu via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Bellegarde in around 4h 34m.
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
Train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- 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
- €20–35
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- 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 - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Mont Blanc Tunnel to Lyon.
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