How to travel from Caen to Chambéry, France

The distance between Caen and Chambéry is around 664km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen 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 Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance797km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Caen to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Caen and Chambéry is around 664km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Caen and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caen and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 6hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Trenitalia run train services between Caen and Chambéry. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Caen and Chambéry. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Caen and Chambéry. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Chambéry

Transport options from Caen to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€305($305)
every 20 mins664km (412 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€185($185)
every 20 mins770km (479 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€125($125)
every 2 hours763km (474 miles)
Train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux6hrs
€120($120)
once a week764km (475 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€45($45)
twice daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€145($145)
on demand797km (495 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