- 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
$14
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Chambéry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Chambéry will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 24 trains that leave Lyon for Chambéry on Sat, Jun 20, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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 9281
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287
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18501Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Chambéry 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 $18.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Lyon to Chambéry:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Chambéry costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Chambéry take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Regionale, 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 Lyon to Chambéry trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18529 | On time 8:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h21 | 10:11 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
18531 | 9:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h21 | 11:11 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
18501 | 6:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 8:16 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17970 · 17512 | 7:08 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h29 | 8:37 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
18503 | 7:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 9:16 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17972 · 17516 | 8:08 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h28 | 9:36 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
18505 | 8:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 10:16 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281 | 9:31 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h10 | 10:41 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
18507 | 9:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 11:16 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17976 · 17520 | 10:08 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h28 | 11:36 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
18533 | 10:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h25 | 12:15 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
18511 | 11:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 1:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17978 · 17524 | 12:08 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h28 | 1:36 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
18513 | 12:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 2:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
18515 | 1:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 3:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17982 · 17530 | 2:08 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h28 | 3:36 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
18517 | 2:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 4:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17984 · 883137 | 4:08 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h42 | 5:50 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
18521 | 4:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 6:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17988 · 17538 | 5:08 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h28 | 6:36 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 5:23 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h19 | 6:42 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
18523 | 5:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 7:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
18525 | 6:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 8:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
17994 · 17544 | 7:08 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h28 | 8:36 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
18527 | 7:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h26 | 9:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Chambéry run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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Gare De Chambéry - Challes-Les-Eaux, Chambéry -> Place Saint-Léger, Chambéry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Chambéry 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 Chambéry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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