How to travel from Chambéry to Quimper, France

The distance between Chambéry and Quimper is around 887km (551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chambéry to Quimper 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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Train to Geneve, plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Quimper.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,003km (623 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Chambéry and Quimper is around 887km (551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 809km (503 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Chambéry and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Quimper is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Quimper. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Quimper with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 8h 20m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Chambéry and Quimper. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Quimper. 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 15h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lasta run regular bus services between Chambéry and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 10m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,003km (623 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Quimper

Transport options from Chambéry to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Geneve, plane + 4 similar
5h 35m
€275($275)
5 times a day988km (614 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
€215($215)
4 times a day970km (602 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€170($170)
twice daily977km (607 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 45m
€160($160)
twice daily918km (570 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 20m
€140($140)
twice daily887km (551 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€170($170)
twice a week1,148km (714 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
€54($54)
twice daily1,047km (651 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€180($180)
on demand1,003km (623 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper