THE SHORT VERSION
Lyon to Chambéry at a glance.
- From
- Lyon
- To
- Chambéry
- Road distance
- About 100 km
- Straight line
- 87 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Chambéry to Lyon →
Ready to travel from Lyon to Chambéry?
Check live availability, fares and departure times with 12Go.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Lyon
Lyon is a major crossroads for coaches between Paris, the Alps, the Mediterranean, Switzerland and Italy. Most long-distance buses stop at the Perrache bus station.
- Lyon Perrache bus station · Gare routière de Perrache
Next to Perrache railway station. FlixBus and other long-distance services.
Arriving in Chambéry
Ask the seller where the service ends in Chambéry. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Chambéry, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Chambéry
More buses from Lyon
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Lyon from Chambéry by road?+
About 100 km by road (87 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Lyon to Chambéry take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Lyon?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Lyon include Lyon Perrache bus station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Chambéry to Lyon?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Chambéry to Lyon guide.
Where does the bus from Lyon arrive in Chambéry?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Lyon to Chambéry?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Lyon to Chambéry bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Chambéry by bus?+
Direct buses from Chambéry include Paris, Annecy, Grenoble, Geneva, Turin. See all connections on our Chambéry bus page.
Still deciding? Check today's departures, then book your seat.
Book Lyon → Chambéry on 12GoFOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
12Go: Lyon to Chambéry bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Lyon (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →