How to travel from Chambéry to Cannes, France

The distance between Chambéry and Cannes is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chambéry to Cannes 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 CannesChambéry 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

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

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance498km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Cannes 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 take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Chambéry and Cannes is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Cannes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Cannes, 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 Chambéry and Cannes. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

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

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Cannes. Trains depart twice 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 Chambéry and Cannes. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Cannes. 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 Chambéry and Cannes. 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 Chambéry to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Cannes. The distance is around 498km (309 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 Chambéry to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Chambéry to Cannes

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Transport options from Chambéry to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
€190($190)
4 times a day399km (248 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€100($100)
every 4 hours436km (271 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
5h 10m
€190($190)
every 4 hours570km (354 miles)
Train5h 25m
€170($170)
twice daily570km (354 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€32($32)
twice daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand498km (309 miles)

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Airports near Cannes

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Cannes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Cannes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Cannes