How to get to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux Train Station

Travel from Chambery city centre to Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux station

Chambery city centre is full of historic features and landmarks including the Elephants Fountain, Savoy Museum, the Fine Arts Museum of Chambery and Rue de Boigne. It’s also renowned for delicious gastronomy and Savoie wines. Some fun facts about the city include the invention of chocolate truffles in Chambery in 1895 and the fact that Boigne Castle has more than 6,000 rose bushes. You can get from the city centre to the train station by walking, cycling or taking a taxi.

The station has electric bikes which travellers can use to get around the city. However, most people prefer to walk around to see the city’s sights. However, if you are travelling with heavy luggage or children, you may prefer to take a taxi. From Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station, you can travel to some of the popular attractions in the region, including the French Alps.

How far is it from Chambery city centre to Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station?

The distance from Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux to the city centre is 1 mile (1.6 km). It takes 12min if you walk, 5min if you cycle and 6min if you take a taxi. If you prefer to take a bus, the main bus terminal is around 0.1 miles (0.2 km) from the city centre and the closest bus stop is a 2min walk to the station.

What is the best way to get to Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station from Chambery city centre?

Chambery city centre has many connecting roads. Therefore, getting to the train station from the city centre is easy. Many buses and metro lines travel to the city centre but not to the train station so the best way to get to the train station is by renting a bike, taking a taxi or walking. If you wish to walk from the city centre to Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station, take the route along rue Sommeiller to see Hotel de Ville which is the City Hall of Chambery, a popular attraction which was built in 1863. Another prominent landmark you can see if you are travelling on foot to the train station is the Chambery Art Museum. Taxis take only 6min to reach the train station from the city centre and taxi is the best way to get around if you are travelling in a larger group with family or friends.

What are the airports in Chambery and how to get there?

Chambery Savoie Mont Blanc Aeroport (CMF), also known as Chambéry Aix-les-Bains Airport and Chambery Airport, is a small international airport near Chambery. The distance between Chambery Airport and Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux station is 5.8 miles (9.4 km). Public transport is available to transport passengers to Chambery. From the airport, board the line 01 bus which takes approximately 20min to reach Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station.

How accessible is Chambery train station for those with limited mobility?

Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station is equipped with features to accommodate travellers with limited mobility. Travellers with limited mobility should try to book their train at least two days before you plan to depart and arrive at the train station 30min before the train is scheduled to depart, particularly if you require additional assistance. For visitors in wheelchairs, the footpaths of Chambery are wide, allowing easy access to the train station.

To assist travellers with limited mobility to get on and off trains smoothly, metal ramps are available. Trains have a low floor to enable those with disabilities to get on board the train, especially passengers in wheelchairs. The low floors and metal ramps are also practical for those with heavy luggage as they can get on the train without having to climb steps. Accessible restrooms can be found at Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station for passengers with limited mobility and feature wide doorways, grab bars and lowered washbasins.

Chambery Train Station. Source: Shutterstock

Night trains to/from Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux

Several night trains pass through Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux to other train stations in cities throughout France and Europe. These trains travel to cities such as Marseille, Milan and Turin. Depending on your destination, night trains depart from the station in the evening or late evening. These night trains are usually TGV and Thalys high-speed trains, travelling at a speed of 200 mph (320 km/h).

Travelling by train in Chambery: sustainable journey

If you are interested in travelling sustainably, train travel is the best choice. Trains are environmentally friendly because they emit 80% less carbon per kilometre compared to driving a car. Trains can also carry many people in one trip, making it more eco-friendly. Other reasons why rail travel is the most sustainable means of travel is due to the fact that trains produce less noise, cause fewer accidents and reduce congestion.

Local tips: Chambery train station points of interest

At Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux station, you can find a wide range of facilities, including restrooms, luggage storage lockers and rental apartments where you can spend the night. From the station, you can also travel to some of the popular attractions in the region such as thermal spa town Aix-les-Bains, the Les-7-Laux ski resort and the town of Belley. Built in 1856, one of the best things about Gare de Chambery-Challes-les-Eaux train station is that it is located within walking distance of the city centre, which allows travellers to walk to their accommodation in the city and see local sights and attractions along the way.

The main points of interest near Chambery train station are La Fontane des Elephants, Statue La Sasson, Velostation, Office de tourisme Grand Chambery Alpes Tourism and Cathedrale Saint-Francois-De-Sales. Some of the landmarks worth visiting include the Chambery Art Museum and Hotel de Villa. The train station is also located near many restaurants that offer local gastronomy and wine.For more local tips, you can check Omio magazine.Some of the top restaurants include:

• Le Local
• Chez Les Filles
• Le Saint Jean
• Fuji Shushi
• Chateau des Comtes de Challes
• Hotel Restaurant O Pervenches
• Pizzera Di Gio
• Grill De Challes
• Auberge de la Ferme de Ramee
• Carre des Sens

What to do in Chambery

Chambery is a beautiful city, best known for its historic architecture and great gastronomy. There are many delicious local delicacies to sample during your stay, including traditional French cheeses such as tome des Bauges, tome de chevre de savoie, Emmental de savoie and tome de savoie. If you are a wine enthusiast, you can sample a variety of local wines, including vermouth blanc, roussette de Savoie, Saint Nicolas de Bourgue and Jacquere.

With so many places to discover in Chambery, you will never get bored during your stay. Visit the Parc De Buisson-Rond, Musee des Charmettes, La Rotonde Ferroviaire, Galerie Eureka and Centre Commercial Chamnord. This city is also rich in art and culture. Some of the best museums where you can learn about the history and culture of Chambery are there Societe Histoire Naturelle de Savoie, Eglise Saint-Pierre de Lemenc, Chateau des Ducs de Savoie, Atelier de I’eau, Chateau de Thomas II and Musee des Beaux-Arts. Other things you can do in the city include visiting a spa, taking a guided tour or trying adventure sports such as canyoning. As you can see, there are many different plans that you can experience in this interesting city.