How to travel from Ajaccio to Chambéry, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Chambéry is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Chambéry by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chambéry → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia then take a ferry to Genova then take the bus to Turin and then to Chambéry.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€71($71)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Chambéry.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Chambéry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Chambéry by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Ajaccio and Chambéry is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Ajaccio and Chambéry by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Chambéry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Chambéry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 614km (382 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 2h 50m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 13h 30m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,193km (741 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 14h 10m | €145($145) | once daily | 730km (454 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 17h 20m | €120($120) | once daily | 755km (469 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 15h 50m | €130($130) | once a week | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 35m | €71($71) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15h 25m | €120($120) | once daily | 705km (438 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Chambéry
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Moby Lines
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Airports near Chambéry
The following major airports near Chambéry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Chambéry
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Chambéry
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 235km (146 miles) from Chambéry