How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry is around 798km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChambéryCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance920km (572 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry is around 798km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €365 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 7h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Chambéry is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Chambéry. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry. The distance is around 920km (572 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chambéry

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€365($365)
twice daily798km (496 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 60m
€205($205)
twice daily902km (560 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6hrs
€170($170)
twice daily974km (605 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€145($145)
every 4 hours894km (556 miles)
Train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux7h 25m
€460($460)
once a week895km (556 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand920km (572 miles)

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Airports near Chambéry

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Chambéry
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Chambéry
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Chambéry