How to travel from Alès to Chambéry, France

The distance between Alès and Chambéry is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon - PEM and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Alès to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Alès and Chambéry is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Alès and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Chambéry is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Chambéry. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Chambéry. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Alès and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon - PEM and Le Lac. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

liO Occitanie, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Chambéry. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 3h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Chambéry. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Chambéry

Transport options from Alès to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€80($80)
every 2 hours365km (227 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€22($22)
once daily358km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€54($54)
on demand299km (186 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