How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChambéryAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Ville and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance351km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Valence Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the bus to Chambéry. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Chambéry is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Chambéry. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Chambéry

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5hrs
€21($21)
twice daily349km (217 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€69($69)
every 4 hours445km (277 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand351km (218 miles)

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Airports near Chambéry

The following major airports near Chambéry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Chambéry
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Chambéry
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Chambéry