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

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chamonix is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Chamonix by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

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

Take the train to Annecy and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Chamonix by bus, train 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 €29 ($29).

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chamonix is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Chamonix is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chamonix. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Annecy, La Roche Sur Foron and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chamonix. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

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

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

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chamonix. 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 Chamonix from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to drive which will take 2h 10m and cost around €29 ($29).

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

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chamonix. The distance is around 215km (134 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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

Transport options from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€12($12)
twice daily220km (137 miles)
Train
3h 60m
€100($100)
once daily247km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€29($29)
on demand215km (134 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix