- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for its strong Italian painting collection and temporary exhibitions in a former grain market building.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lausanne to Chambéry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Chambéry will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 8 buses that leave Lausanne for Chambéry on Fri, Jun 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 119 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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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50827
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Chambéry 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 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Chambéry:
A bus is $173 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Chambéry costing on average $190 (€156).
Other travel options to Chambéry take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $106 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88 (€72). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 30m 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, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Chambéry buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 4h05 | 12:00 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50825 | 11:00 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51823 | 1:15 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h40 | 3:55 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 3h05 | 5:00 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50827 | 2:15 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h40 | 4:55 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:30 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h45 | 6:15 PM Chambéry, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 3h10 | 7:05 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lausanne to Chambéry run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Chambéry — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chambéry trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for its strong Italian painting collection and temporary exhibitions in a former grain market building.
The principal museum of Savoy history and identity, presenting archaeology, ethnography, and regional heritage in a restored convent setting.
A local natural history museum with geology, zoology, and Alpine-focused displays that appeal to families and visitors interested in regional nature.
The old town is the essential walking area, loved for its traboules, pastel facades, intimate lanes, and lively historic atmosphere.
The city’s best-known pedestrian street-square, lined with arcades and historic buildings, ideal for experiencing central Chambéry on foot.
A key square by the ducal castle, offering one of the best urban viewpoints onto Chambéry’s political and architectural heart.
A classic Savoie fondue made by melting local cheeses such as Beaufort, Comté, and Emmental with white wine. It is one of the region’s signature mountain dishes.
A hearty Alpine gratin of potatoes, onions, lardons, cream, and Reblochon cheese. It is strongly associated with Savoie mountain cooking and winter dining.
A Savoyard baked dish similar to tartiflette, but made with crozets, the small traditional buckwheat or wheat pasta squares from Savoie, plus cheese and often bacon.
A respected fine-dining option in Chambéry known for contemporary French cooking, elegant presentation, and a more upscale dining experience.
A well-known Chambéry restaurant serving refined French cuisine with a polished but welcoming atmosphere in the historic center.
An established local address for Savoyard specialties, especially cheese-based mountain dishes, in a warm traditional setting.
Prices are moderate by French standards: everyday meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak seasons.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafés is appreciated; 5-10% in restaurants for great service is optional. Round up taxi fares.
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Chambéry, Gare Routière -> Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Chambéry 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 Chambéry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lausanne to Chambéry buses use the Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome to Chambéry, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Chambéry, Place de la Gare. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Chambéry bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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