Saint-Étienne to Chambéry by train

Explore Saint-Étienne to Chambéry by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Saint-Étienne to Chambéry aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Saint-Étienne and Chambéry

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$41.60, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Saint-Étienne and Chambéry

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Saint-Étienne to Chambéry by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 05:47

• Last daily departure (weekday): 21:20

• First daily departure (weekend): 05:47

• Last daily departure (weekend): 22:50

• Average number of daily trains: 39 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 20 minutes

Travel time and distance between Saint-Étienne and Chambéry

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 18 minutes, covering a total of 119 kilometres.

When do tickets between Saint-Étienne and Chambéry go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Saint-Étienne and Chambéry 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Chambéry

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chambéry.