- Must visit
Musée de Grenoble
One of France's leading art museums, spanning ancient to contemporary works in a striking riverside setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$18
Fastest journey on Sep 19
41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
43 m
Trains on Sep 19
19
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chambéry to Grenoble is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chambéry to Grenoble will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 19 trains from Chambéry to Grenoble, including 19 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 47 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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17528Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chambéry to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Grenoble:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Grenoble costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 49m versus 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chambéry to Grenoble trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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96646 | On time 6:20 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h42 | 7:02 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
885737 | On time 6:25 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h56 | 7:21 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17538 | On time 6:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h47 | 7:26 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
883723 | On time 6:57 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h54 | 7:51 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
885741 | 7:25 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h56 | 8:21 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17540 | On time 7:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h48 | 8:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
96648 | On time 8:20 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h42 | 9:02 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17544 | 8:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h48 | 9:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
96630 | 8:21 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h41 | 9:02 AM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17512 | 8:40 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h47 | 9:27 AM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
883709 | 8:57 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h54 | 9:51 AM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17516 | 9:39 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h48 | 10:27 AM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
96634 | 11:19 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h43 | 12:02 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
883713 | 11:25 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h56 | 12:21 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17520 | 11:39 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h48 | 12:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17522 | 12:40 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h47 | 1:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
96638 | 1:20 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h42 | 2:02 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17524 | 1:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h48 | 2:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17528 | 2:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h47 | 3:26 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
883715 | 2:57 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h54 | 3:51 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17530 | 3:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h48 | 4:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
885729 | 4:25 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h56 | 5:21 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
17532 | 4:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h48 | 5:27 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
885733 | 5:25 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h56 | 6:21 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
885735 | 5:57 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0h54 | 6:51 PM Gare de Grenoble | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chambéry to Grenoble run on average 12 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $4 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 10:32 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Grenoble — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grenoble trip today.
One of France's leading art museums, spanning ancient to contemporary works in a striking riverside setting.
Museum in the former bishop's palace, presenting local history and archaeology beside the cathedral complex.
Archaeological museum in a remarkable church crypt complex, tracing Grenoble from Roman times through the Middle Ages.
The city's main old-town square, lined with historic buildings, lively terraces, and a fountain framed by mountain views.
Charming riverside quarter of narrow lanes, colorful houses, and bridges, popular for strolling and photos.
Popular urban viewpoint reached by the Bastille, rewarding visitors with one of Grenoble's best panoramic scenes.
A rich potato gratin baked with cream or milk and often Gruyère or Comté. It is a classic Dauphiné specialty closely tied to Grenoble's region.
Small square pasta parcels filled with Comté cheese and parsley, usually baked or gratinéed. A traditional Dauphiné comfort dish from the wider Grenoble area.
Creamy regional blue cheese made from cow's milk in nearby Vercors. It is one of the emblematic cheeses of the Grenoble area and often served with bread or potatoes.
Refined Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal produce and precise modern French cooking in an elegant, intimate setting.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Dauphiné specialties, mountain dishes, and a classic old-town atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known bistro serving polished French cuisine with regional accents, good wine, and a lively yet relaxed city-center ambiance.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Gare de Grenoble -> Place Victor Hugo, Grenoble
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chambéry to Grenoble by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grenoble, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chambéry to Grenoble trains use the Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Gare de Grenoble station pair, with some services arriving at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Chambéry and Grenoble train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux is 1 km from Chambéry city centre. Public transport options include:
Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: BChef, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.".
The ticket office is open Mon - Thu: 09:00 - 16:15, Fri: 10:15 - 17:30, Sat: 09:00 - 16:15. Information desks are located to the right side of the entrance.
Available at Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux: Accessible facilities such as toilets, train platforms, and ramps and additional assistance as needed.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Mercure Chambéry Centre, Hotel Actuel Chambery Centre, B&B Hotel.
Gare de Grenoble has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois, Le Petit Bouche
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Grenoble. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Grenoble. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Grenoble: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residhotel Central Gare, ibis Styles Grenoble Centre Gare, Hotel Europole.
Grenoble, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Gratin Dauphinois, Restaurant L'Inattendu
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Grenoble, Gare Routière. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Gare Routière: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europole, Novotel Grenoble Centre, Ibis Styles Grenoble Centre Gare.
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