How to travel from Avignon to Chambéry, France

The distance between Avignon and Chambéry is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Avignon 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 Lyon Part Dieu and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Avignon and Chambéry is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Avignon and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Chambéry is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon 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 Avignon and Chambéry. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 3h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Avignon and Chambéry. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Avignon and Chambéry. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Avignon and Chambéry. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Avignon and Chambéry. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Chambéry

Transport options from Avignon to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€120($120)
hourly331km (206 miles)
Train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux3h 50m
€45($45)
once a week289km (180 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€21($21)
once daily281km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€51($51)
on demand281km (175 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