The cheapest and fastest buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$34
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$45
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 7 m
Buses on Aug 30
14
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 14 buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, including 10 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
FlixBus2:45 PM3h10Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)5:55 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 PM4h00Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)6:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 AM4h00Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)11:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM3h05Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)11:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 AM3h10Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)10:25 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$391One-way0 transfers
800126:00 AM3h05Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)9:05 AMColombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)$621One-way0 transfers
800143:10 PM3h05Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)6:15 PMColombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM3h05Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)11:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 PM3h10Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)5:55 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 PM3h10Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)9:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 16m 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 to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
80012 | 6:00 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h05 | 9:05 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 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 | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h10 | 10:25 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
51840 · 7664 | 9:35 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h05 | 1:40 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 1 transfer | |
85000 | 11:30 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h10 | 2:40 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
80098 · 51661 | 1:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h05 | 5:05 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 1 transfer | |
80098 · 51983 | 1:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h05 | 5:05 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 1 transfer | |
80098 · 50447 | 1:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 4h10 | 5:10 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 3h10 | 5:55 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 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) | 3h05 | 6:15 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 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 | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 6:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery AirportYou can travel by bus between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport, 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 to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Most Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses use the Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair. Use this guide to compare Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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.
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