- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chambéry to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chambéry to Lyon will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 16 buses that leave Chambéry for Lyon on Sat, Jun 13, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 1 h 21 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.
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50446
94742
FlixBus
72403
FlixBus
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94560
FlixBus
94742Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chambéry to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry to Lyon:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Lyon costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Chambéry to Lyon buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 3:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h35 | 4:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h20 | 7:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
72403 | 7:20 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 8:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3492 | 8:05 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 9:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 2h55 | 11:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94560 | 9:30 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h20 | 10:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3092 | 11:00 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 12:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h20 | 12:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94742 | 11:59 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h21 | 1:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h20 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 AM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h45 | 2:25 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 6:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 8:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50446 | 9:05 AM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 10:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chambéry to Lyon run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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