How to travel from Chambéry to Avignon, France

The distance between Chambéry and Avignon is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Chambéry and Avignon is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Chambéry and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Avignon, 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 Avignon. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 3h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Avignon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m 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 Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Avignon. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Chambéry to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Avignon

Transport options from Chambéry to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€135($135)
every 4 hours285km (177 miles)
Train to Avignon Centre3h 35m
€45($45)
once a week289km (180 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€21($21)
once daily281km (174 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€51($51)
on demand280km (174 miles)

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Airports near Avignon

The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Avignon
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Avignon
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Avignon