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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 prices starting from €13. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 158 km
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from Lyon is by taking a coach, which costs on average €15.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
Taking a coach costs €11 less than taking a train, which costs on average €26 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from Lyon is by coach with an average travel time of 3 h.
Other travel options to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc take longer:
Train takes on average 4 h 31 min.
The distance from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is approximately 157 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is:
- 11 coaches a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lyon and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
- Trains mostly leave from Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière and tend to arrive in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:
- You can go to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc from Lyon by coach with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar or SNCF Bus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €15 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc on Omio.
- You can take a train from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with SNCF TER or SNCF (3). Cheap tickets can be found for €26 with SNCF TER from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or SNCF Bus with 8 direct coaches per day.
Direct services to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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