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Musée de la Catastrophe Ferroviaire de 1917
Local museum focused on the 1917 Maurienne railway disaster, with documents and interpretation that explain one of the valley's key historic events.
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
1 h 40 m
Buses on 21 Sept
2
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 2 buses from Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 58 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.




Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 57 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by SNCF | Autocar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne coaches for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:55 Chambéry | 1h45 | 8:40 St Michel Valloire | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:24 Chambéry | 4h21 | 22:45 St Michel Valloire | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Chambéry to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:56, the last at 22:31. The fastest coach covers the 57 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 22m |
First bus 4:56 |
Last bus 22:31 |
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