How to travel from Carcassonne to Chambéry, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Chambéry is around 498km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 ChambéryCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance500km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne 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 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Carcassonne and Chambéry is around 498km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne and Chambéry. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Chambéry. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Carcassonne and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne 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 3h 25m.

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 Carcassonne and Chambéry. The distance is around 500km (311 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 Carcassonne to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Chambéry

Transport options from Carcassonne to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 25m
€155($155)
every 20 mins565km (351 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€95($95)
4 times a day516km (321 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€32($32)
once daily498km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand500km (311 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