- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$131
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
Of the 19 trains that leave Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux for Paris Gare de Lyon on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 452 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $233 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $261 (€214).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
The journey is about 2h 3m faster (3h 14m by train vs 5h 17m by car) and roughly $98 (€80) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($91 (€75) vs $189 (€155)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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6978 | Delayed 2:28 PM 4:23 PMChambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 2h51 | 5:19 PM 5:19 PMParis Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
18562+ 6206 | On time 4:44 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 3h48 | 8:32 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17580 · 17960+ 6128 | Delayed 3:26 PM 5:21 PMChambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 3h39 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
885733+ 6924 | 5:25 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h21 | 9:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
883630 · 895814+ 9780 | 5:34 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h08 | 9:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | 7:22 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 3h14 | 10:36 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
9250 | On time 8:22 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 2h52 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6986 | 8:22 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 2h52 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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18542+ 6612 | 7:44 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h24 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17512+ 6908 | 8:40 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h06 | 12:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
18544+ 6614 | 8:44 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h16 | 1:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292 | 9:55 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 3h27 | 1:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6964 | 10:22 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 2h52 | 1:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
18548+ 6618 | 10:44 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h16 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17520+ 6910 | 11:39 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h07 | 3:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
6972 | 1:23 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 2h53 | 4:16 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17524+ 6920 | 1:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h07 | 5:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
18556+ 6624 | 1:44 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h24 | 6:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17574 · 17954+ 6624 | 2:22 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 3h46 | 6:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
18558+ 6626 | 2:44 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 4h16 | 7:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 7:22 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare de Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de Lyon trip today.
Paris’s flagship museum with world-famous collections spanning antiquities, sculpture, and painting. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Major museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum with a bold inside-out design and strong permanent collections.
One of Paris’s most atmospheric districts, known for historic streets, boutiques, galleries, and lively public spaces.
Classic Paris garden with formal lawns, statues, fountains, and a relaxed Left Bank atmosphere.
Elegant planned square with arcades, red-brick mansions, and one of the city’s most pleasant places to stroll or rest.
Classic Parisian onion soup topped with bread and melted cheese, long associated with traditional brasseries and late-night dining in the capital.
A staple of Paris brasseries: grilled steak served with fries, valued for its simplicity and strong connection to everyday French dining culture.
A beloved Paris café sandwich of ham, bread, béchamel, and melted cheese, often eaten as a quick lunch in bistros and cafés.
Historic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, famed for its ornate Belle Époque dining rooms and classic French cuisine.
Well-known brasserie opposite Gare de Lyon, popular for seafood, Alsatian touches, and dependable service in a lively station-side setting.
Established French restaurant inside the Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon, known for polished modern brasserie cooking in a quieter setting.
Prices around Gare de Lyon are high by French standards, especially for hotels and sit-down dining, though bakeries and chains offer cheaper options.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated but not expected.
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