How to travel from Colmar to Chambéry, France

The distance between Colmar and Chambéry is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Chambéry by train, bus, car, taxi 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 Lorraine Tgv, plane

Take the train to Lorraine Tgv then fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €575($575)
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2 similiar routes

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Train via Basel Sbb

Take the train to Basel Sbb, Bern then Genève and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Chambéry by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €430 ($435).

The distance between Colmar and Chambéry is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Colmar and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Chambéry is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €430 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and SBB GmbH run train services between Colmar and Chambéry. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Colmar and Chambéry. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lasta run regular bus services between Colmar and Chambéry. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Chambéry. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Colmar and Chambéry. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Chambéry

Transport options from Colmar to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lorraine Tgv, plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
€575($575)
6 times a week671km (417 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€375($375)
every 4 hours516km (321 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train2h 40m
€430($435)
every 20 mins524km (326 miles)
Train via Basel Sbb + 1 similar
4h 55m
€215($215)
every 4 hours435km (270 miles)
Train5h 10m
€155($155)
every 2 hours545km (339 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€34($34)
every 20 mins537km (334 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€72($72)
on demand401km (249 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