How to travel from Chambéry to Nimes, France

The distance between Chambéry and Nimes is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chambéry to Nimes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Nimes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Chambéry and Nimes is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Chambéry and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Nimes is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Nimes. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Nimes. 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 2h 40m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Nimes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chambéry and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Nimes. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m 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 Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Nimes. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Chambéry to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Nimes

Transport options from Chambéry to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€140($140)
hourly317km (197 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€20($20)
once daily330km (205 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€55($55)
on demand303km (188 miles)

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Airports near Nimes

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Nimes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Nimes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nimes