How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry is around 456km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry by bus, train, 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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Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane

Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Train

Take the train to Limoges Benedictins then Poitiers and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €455($455)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance456km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry is around 456km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Limoges Benedictins and Poitiers. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8hrs, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4h 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry. The distance is around 456km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Chambéry

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€180($180)
twice daily507km (315 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€160($160)
twice daily688km (428 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5hrs
€160($160)
twice daily769km (478 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
€23($23)
once daily466km (290 miles)
Bus to Chambéry8h 25m
€26($26)
3 times a week494km (307 miles)
Train
8hrs
€455($455)
once a week1,070km (665 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€82($82)
on demand456km (284 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