How to travel from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Chambéry and Verdon Gorge is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeChambéry 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) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Grenoble then take the bus to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Chambéry and Verdon Gorge is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Chambéry and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble and Senez - RD 4085. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chambéry and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 5m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

How do I get from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Chambéry to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 40m
€330($330)
twice daily517km (321 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€325($325)
once daily575km (358 miles)
Bus
6h 5m
€195($195)
once daily341km (212 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 55m
€240($240)
once daily349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€54($54)
on demand300km (186 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge