How to travel from Chambéry to Montpellier, France

The distance between Chambéry and Montpellier is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chambéry to Montpellier 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 MontpellierChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Chambéry and Montpellier is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Chambéry and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Montpellier is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Montpellier, 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 Montpellier. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Montpellier. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chambéry and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Montpellier. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 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 Montpellier. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Chambéry to Montpellier

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Montpellier

Transport options from Chambéry to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€145($145)
hourly367km (228 miles)
Bus and Plane
4hrs
€280($280)
4 times a day1,119km (695 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€22($22)
once daily383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€64($64)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Montpellier

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier