- 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
$88
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
453 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de 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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 17 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Chambéry on Sat, Jun 20, 8 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 453 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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
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9255Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry 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 train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry costing on average $245 (€201).
Other travel options to Chambéry take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
The journey is about 1h 55m faster (3h 16m by train vs 5h 11m by car) and roughly $84 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($89 (€73) vs $174 (€142)). 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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281 | 7:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h11 | 10:41 AM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
9247 | 9:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h49 | 12:35 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
6937 | 9:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h49 | 12:35 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
6911+ 17574 | 10:14 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h05 | 2:19 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
6611+ 18515 | 11:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h16 | 3:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
6941 | 12:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h50 | 3:36 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
9255 | 2:48 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h51 | 5:39 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
6619+ 18523 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h16 | 7:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
6619+ 17988 · 17538 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h36 | 6:36 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 2 transfers | |
6919+ 17584 | 3:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h04 | 7:18 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 3:25 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h17 | 6:42 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
6123+ 18525 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h26 | 8:16 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
6623+ 17994 · 17544 | 5:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h36 | 8:36 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 2 transfers | |
6949 | 5:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h54 | 8:40 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
6951 | 6:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h49 | 9:35 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
6689+ 18531 | 7:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h11 | 11:11 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
6279+ 18531 | 7:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h11 | 11:11 PM Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 281 miles (453 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 281 miles (453 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 5:45 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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Gare De Chambéry - Challes-Les-Eaux, Chambéry -> Place Saint-Léger, Chambéry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de 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.

Most Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare de Lyon and Chambéry train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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.
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