How to travel from Besançon to Chambéry, France

The distance between Besançon and Chambéry is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon 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.

👋 Also check out ChambéryBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ambérieu and then to Aix Les Bains Le Revard.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Besançon and Chambéry is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Besançon and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Chambéry is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Chambéry. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ambérieu and Aix Les Bains Le Revard. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Besançon and Chambéry. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Besançon and Chambéry. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Blablabus and Lasta run regular bus services between Besançon and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Ambérieu and then to Aix Les Bains Le Revard. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Besançon and Chambéry. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Besançon to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Chambéry

Transport options from Besançon to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€145($145)
twice daily271km (168 miles)
Train via Ambérieu3h 20m
€155($155)
twice daily271km (168 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€25($25)
twice daily354km (220 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 40m
€27($27)
4 times a week427km (266 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€47($47)
on demand262km (163 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