The cheapest and fastest buses from Chambéry to Lyon
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
58 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chambéry to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chambéry to Lyon will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 12 buses that leave Chambéry for Lyon on Tue, Jan 27, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 27 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Jan 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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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Compare train and bus for Chambéry to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chambéry to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 87 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chambéry to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chambéry to Lyon buses for today, Monday, January 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 2:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h35 | 3:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
72401 | 6:20 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 7:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 2h55 | 10:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h20 | 11:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 12:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, January 27 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Chambéry, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 5:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chambéry to Lyon
Buses from Chambéry to Lyon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 87 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Chambéry to LyonYou can travel by bus between Chambéry to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chambéry to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chambéry to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Chambéry, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Chambéry, Gare Routière, Gare de Chambéry - Challes-Les-Eaux and Chambéry, Place de la Gare. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in coach stations like Lyon, Gare Perrache, Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Chambéry, Gare Routière, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Gare Perrache, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Chambéry to Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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