- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu 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 Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 13 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station for Lyon Part Dieu on Fri, Jun 19, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 157 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 Fri, Jun 19 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.
85000
80014
1716
50220
80098
80098
FlixBus
FlixBus
50220
1726Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu 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 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $76 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 36m 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, SNCF Bus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:22PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:52PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon Part Dieu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Part Dieu trip today.
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Essential museum for understanding Roman Lyon, paired with remarkable ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Popular museum showcasing film props, special effects, and detailed miniature scenes in Vieux Lyon.
UNESCO-listed old quarter with Renaissance streets, traboules, lively lanes, and some of the city's most atmospheric walks.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major orientation point in central Lyon.
Central district between the Rhône and Saône, ideal for walking between grand squares, shopping streets, and monuments.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic Lyonnais specialty.
A warm salad of frisée lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's bouchon cuisine.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a traditional hearty dish found in many classic Lyon eateries.
Well-known bouchon by chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for traditional Lyonnais specialties in a refined yet convivial atmosphere.
Historic grand brasserie serving Lyonnais and Alsatian classics in a vast Art Deco dining room; a famous institution in Lyon.
Classic Lyon bouchon with a strong local reputation for generous traditional dishes, fixed menus, and a warm old-style dining room.
Moderate for France. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining near the station can be pricier.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up in cafes and taxis.
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Lyon Gare Part-Dieu, Lyon -> Place Bellecour, Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu 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 Lyon Part Dieu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Lyon Part Dieu 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 Lyon Part Dieu bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
Available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud): Ramps, assistance.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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