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Compare train and bus for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon 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 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
502209:20 AM3h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)12:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$251One-way0 transfers
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800981:00 PM3h05Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)4:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
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800981:00 PM3h05Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)4:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
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8500011:30 AM3h45Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)3:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
17264:00 PM3h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)7:35 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
800143:10 PM3h45Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)6:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Alsa, SNCF Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus.
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