How to travel from Dunkirk to Chambéry, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Chambéry is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Chambéry 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance870km (541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Dunkirk and Chambéry is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui, Trenitalia and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Chambéry. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Dunkirk and Chambéry. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Chambéry. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Dunkirk and Chambéry. The distance is around 870km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Chambéry

Transport options from Dunkirk to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€295($295)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 25m
€205($205)
every 20 mins784km (487 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 40m
€200($200)
every 4 hours729km (453 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 45m
€350($350)
every 20 mins868km (539 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 15m
€280($280)
every 4 hours841km (523 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€150($150)
4 times a day815km (506 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres5h 55m
€135($135)
twice a week819km (509 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€44($44)
once daily863km (536 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand870km (541 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