How to travel from Chambéry to Nice, France

The distance between Chambéry and Nice is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chambéry to Nice 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 NiceChambéry 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Grenoble then take the bus to Nice - Aéroport.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance479km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Nice

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Chambéry and Nice is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Chambéry and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Nice. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Nice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Chambéry and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 479km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Nice

Transport options from Chambéry to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 20m
€190($190)
4 times a day378km (235 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours414km (257 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
5h 40m
€195($195)
every 4 hours601km (373 miles)
Train5h 55m
€175($175)
twice daily601km (373 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€31($31)
once daily484km (300 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 30m
€52($52)
once daily422km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€86($86)
on demand479km (297 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice