How to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is 157 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 45m by bus. The trip takes 3h 37m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 November 2026).
- First bus at 06:05, last at 15:10
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 157 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
157 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €27Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 3h 37m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Nov 5 | 2h 10mFastestdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Train€27Our estimate, not a fare we saw3h 37m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Nov 52h 10m · directFastestSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus
FlixBus·2h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
FlixBus publishes departures from 06:05 to 15:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 06:05 | 15:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 08:00 | 21:00 |
All departures FlixBus
- 06:05
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:45
- 09:30
- 11:05
- 12:05
- 12:10
- 13:10
- 13:20
- 14:05
- 14:20
- 15:10
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 08:00
- 11:45
- 17:00
- 21:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Nov 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Geneva-Chamonix-Mont-BlancBook →
SNCFLyon-GenevaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
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Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
Routavio's route check on 4 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:05 and the last at 15:10, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from Lyon?
About 157 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €12. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 4 Nov 2026