How to travel from Chambéry to Tours, France

The distance between Chambéry and Tours is around 569km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chambéry to Tours 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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Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Tours.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance585km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Tours

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Chambéry and Tours is around 569km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Chambéry and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Tours is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chambéry and Tours with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 35m.

TGV inOui, Trenitalia and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Tours. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Tours. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Tours. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 55m 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 Tours. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Tours. The distance is around 585km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Tours

Transport options from Chambéry to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train + 2 similar
3hrs
€275($275)
4 times a day569km (354 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train3h 55m
€180($180)
4 times a day780km (485 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
€160($160)
4 times a day828km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€120($120)
once a week730km (454 miles)
Train via Lyon Perrache7h 15m
€79($79)
once a week574km (357 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€37($37)
6 times a week598km (371 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand585km (363 miles)

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Airports near Tours

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours