How to travel from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence, France

The distance between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Aix-en-ProvenceChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance351km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Aix-en-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Aix-en-Provence. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Chambéry to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 45m
€210($210)
4 times a day367km (228 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€155($155)
every 4 hours414km (257 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€21($21)
twice daily349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand351km (218 miles)

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Airports near Aix-en-Provence

The following major airports near Aix-en-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Aix-en-Provence