How to travel from Arcachon to Chambéry, France
The distance between Arcachon and Chambéry is around 609km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chambéry → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€560($560)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Limoges Benedictins then take the bus to Chambery Bus Station.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Chambéry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Arcachon and Chambéry is around 609km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Arcachon and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Chambéry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Arcachon and Chambéry. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €560 ($560).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Chambéry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €135($135) | twice daily | 609km (378 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 3h 50m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 717km (445 miles) |
| Train to Biarritz, plane | 4h 20m | €225($225) | twice daily | 859km (533 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €560($560) | once a week | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 60m | €65($65) | 4 times a week | 816km (507 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus | 12h 15m | €51($51) | twice daily | 830km (516 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €130($130) | on demand | 714km (444 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.
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