The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€17
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 17
9
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 9 buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 AM4h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:45 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport11:45 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 PM4h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:25 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM3h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport5:25 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€171One-way0 transfers
8008211:20 AM3h05Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)2:25 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€251One-way0 transfers
800118:35 PM3h05Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)11:40 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport11:45 AMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM3h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport5:25 PMChamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)€221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €270.
Distance: 140 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €270 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
A bus is €253 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc costing on average €270.
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Live departures
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h00 | 8:05 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h00 | 11:45 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
80082 | 11:20 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 3h05 | 2:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h05 | 5:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 3h15 | 5:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7661 · 50225 | 3:25 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 4h15 | 7:40 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
51661 · 51980 | 5:15 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 3h30 | 8:45 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 1 transfer | |
80011 | 8:35 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 3h05 | 11:40 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 18:35. The fastest bus covers the 140 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 140 km |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 6:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-BlancYou can travel by bus between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 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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