How to travel from Chamonix to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), France

The distance between Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Chamonix to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon Airport (LYS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). We recommend that you drive to Lyon Airport (LYS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) from Chamonix is to drive which will take 2h 10m and cost around €30 ($30).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport. instead which will take 3hrs.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Transport options from Chamonix to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€12($12)
twice daily225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€30($30)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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