How to travel from Brest to Chambéry, France

The distance between Brest and Chambéry is around 881km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest 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 ChambéryBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,069km (664 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Brest to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Brest and Chambéry is around 881km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (527 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Brest and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Chambéry. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brest and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 7h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Chambéry. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Brest and Chambéry. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Brest and Chambéry. The distance is around 1,069km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Chambéry

Transport options from Brest to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 55m
€145($145)
every 20 mins881km (547 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train4h 25m
€295($295)
every 4 hours1,042km (647 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€210($210)
every 20 mins927km (576 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 55m
€205($205)
once daily991km (616 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€170($170)
twice a week1,121km (696 miles)
Bus
17h 15m
€62($62)
twice daily1,184km (736 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€190($190)
on demand1,069km (664 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