How to travel from Bordeaux to Chambéry, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Chambéry is around 564km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance647km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Bordeaux and Chambéry is around 564km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Bordeaux and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 5h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Chambéry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 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 Bordeaux and Chambéry. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 9h 30m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Chambéry. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Bordeaux and Chambéry. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Chambéry

Transport options from Bordeaux to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 45m
€145($145)
every 20 mins564km (351 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train3h 25m
€190($190)
every 4 hours672km (418 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€205($205)
every 20 mins879km (546 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€160($160)
once a week1,053km (654 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
€28($28)
every 20 mins648km (403 miles)
Bus to Chambery Bus Station9h 30m
€25($25)
twice daily669km (416 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand647km (402 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