How to travel from Chambéry to Poitiers, France

The distance between Chambéry and Poitiers is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chambéry to Poitiers by train, car, bus 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 Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Poitiers by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Chambéry and Poitiers is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Chambéry and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Poitiers is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 5h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Poitiers. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chambéry and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Chambéry to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Poitiers

Transport options from Chambéry to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 10m
€240($240)
4 times a day465km (289 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€130($130)
once a week831km (516 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€100($100)
on demand565km (351 miles)

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Airports near Poitiers

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Poitiers