How to travel from Chambéry to Marseille, France

The distance between Chambéry and Marseille is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry to Marseille 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 MarseilleChambéry 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 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Chambéry and Marseille is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Chambéry and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Marseille is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Marseille. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

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

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

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chambéry and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 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 Marseille. 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 30m.

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. 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 Marseille. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Marseille

Transport options from Chambéry to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 30m
€235($235)
4 times a day371km (230 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours378km (235 miles)
Train via Valence4h 45m
€135($135)
every 4 hours409km (254 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€22($22)
twice daily377km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€66($66)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille