The cheapest and fastest buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 13 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station for Gare de Lyon-Perrache on Sat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17264:00 PM3h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)7:35 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
800143:10 PM3h45Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)6:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
17162:20 PM4h30Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)6:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM3h40Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)7:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$201One-way0 transfers
800126:00 AM3h40Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)9:40 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$201One-way0 transfers
800981:00 PM3h00Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)4:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM3h05Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)11:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 PM3h10Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)9:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$211One-way0 transfers
502209:20 AM3h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$201One-way0 transfers
17264:00 PM3h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)7:35 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Gare de Lyon-Perrache take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h10 | 9:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h05 | 11:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
80012 | 6:00 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h40 | 9:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h00 | 11:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50220 | 9:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h35 | 12:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
85000 | 11:30 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h45 | 3:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
80098 | 1:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1716 | 2:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h30 | 6:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h00 | 6:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
80014 | 3:10 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h45 | 6:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1726 | 4:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h35 | 7:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50952 · 51660 | 5:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h00 | 9:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache
Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-PerracheYou can travel by bus between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gare de Lyon-Perrache, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache
Most Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Gare de Lyon-Perrache buses use the Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and Gare de Lyon-Perrache bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc city centre
Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) bus station facilities and services
Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud): Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
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