How to travel from Chambéry to Metz, France

The distance between Chambéry and Metz is around 479km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chambéry to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €530($535)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Metz.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Metz

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €530 ($535).

The distance between Chambéry and Metz is around 479km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Chambéry and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Metz is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €530 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui, Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Metz. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lasta run regular bus services between Chambéry and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 30m 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 Metz. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Metz is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Metz. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Metz. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Chambéry to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€530($535)
4 times a day479km (298 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€340($340)
every 4 hours557km (346 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€155($155)
3 times a week837km (520 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 35m
€180($180)
every 20 mins755km (469 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€35($35)
twice daily569km (353 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand562km (349 miles)

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Airports near Metz

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Metz
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Metz
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
263km (164 miles) from Metz