How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChambéryClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 3h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Chambéry

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€17($17)
twice daily265km (164 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€105($105)
every 4 hours325km (202 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€47($47)
on demand262km (163 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