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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 3h 44m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
How to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 80082
10:45 AM 3h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 2:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 80082
10:45 AM 3h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 2:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:05 AM 3h00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:05 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 96506 · 884613 · 18915
9:38 AM 4h33 Lyon Part Dieu 2:11 PM Chamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi $58 1 One-way 2 transfers - 96506 · 884613 · 18915
9:38 AM 4h35 Lyon Part Dieu 2:13 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station $58 1 One-way 2 transfers - 96500 · 884609 · 18911
6:38 AM 5h33 Lyon Part Dieu 12:11 PM Chamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 51661 · 51980
4:35 PM 4h10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:45 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - 85001
7:00 AM 3h20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 10:20 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1727
9:45 AM 3h30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 1:15 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
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