Travel Information
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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
17279:45 AM3h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:15 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
17279:45 AM3h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:15 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
96506 · 884613 · 189159:38 AM4h33Lyon Part Dieu2:11 PMChamonix-Aiguille-du-Midi$701One-way2 transfers
96506 · 884613 · 189159:38 AM4h35Lyon Part Dieu2:13 PMChamonix-Mont-Blanc station$701One-way2 transfers
33627+
884117 · 189731:08 PM5h46Lyon6:54 PMChamonix-Mont-Blanc station$721One-way2 transfers
8008210:45 AM3h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:25 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$251One-way0 transfers
850017:00 AM3h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:20 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$251One-way0 transfers
171711:00 AM4h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:20 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)$221One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 04
May 05
May 06
May 07
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
How to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Travel to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Alsa, SNCF Bus to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus.
Travelling from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

