How to travel from Chambéry to Grenoble, France

The distance between Chambéry and Grenoble is around 59km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 36min.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GrenobleChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration47min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated byFlixBus+ 4 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Grenoble.

  • Duration36min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Artaxis Transport

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration36min
  • Distance59km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Grenoble by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 36min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Chambéry and Grenoble is around 59km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)

It takes around 47min to get from Chambéry and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 36min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Grenoble is to take a taxi which takes around 36min and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Grenoble. It typically takes around 47min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 47min.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Grenoble. Trains depart hourly and will take around 47min, 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 Grenoble. It typically takes around 1hr and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chambéry and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1hr.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 1hr 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 Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 47min.

The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Chambéry and Grenoble. The distance is around 59km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 36min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 47min and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Chambéry to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Grenoble

Transport options from Chambéry to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
47min
€50($50)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus
1hr
€7($7)
every 4 hours59km (37 miles)
Taxi
36min
€150($150)
on demand59km (36 miles)
Drive
36min
€11($11)
on demand59km (36 miles)

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Airports near Grenoble

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble