How to travel from Cannes to Chambéry, France

The distance between Cannes and Chambéry is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cannes 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 ChambéryCannes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance495km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Cannes and Chambéry is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Cannes and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Chambéry. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Cannes and Chambéry. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Cannes and Chambéry. The distance is around 495km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Chambéry

Transport options from Cannes to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€215($215)
every 20 mins401km (249 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train3h 15m
€150($150)
every 4 hours433km (269 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€100($100)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€32($32)
twice daily498km (309 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€89($89)
on demand495km (308 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