How to travel from Chambéry to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Perrache and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance263km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Perrache. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 3h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 40m 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 Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Clermont-Ferrand is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 263km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Chambéry to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Chambéry to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€17($17)
every 20 mins265km (165 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€140($140)
once a week329km (205 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu3h 50m
€180($180)
every 4 hours324km (202 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€47($47)
on demand263km (163 miles)

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Airports near Clermont-Ferrand

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

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
274km (170 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand