How to travel from Frejus to Chambéry, France

The distance between Frejus and Chambéry is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Frejus 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Aéroport TERM2 Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frejus and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Frejus to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Frejus and Chambéry is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Frejus and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frejus to Chambéry is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Frejus and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frejus and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

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

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Frejus and Chambéry. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Frejus and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Frejus to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salle Victor Hugo and Aix-en-Provence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Frejus and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frejus to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport TERM2 Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 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 Frejus and Chambéry. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frejus to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frejus and Chambéry

Transport options from Frejus to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€235($235)
every 20 mins435km (270 miles)
Bus to Aéroport TERM2 Nice, plane and train3h 30m
€170($170)
every 4 hours468km (291 miles)
Train
5hrs
€100($100)
once daily538km (334 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€30($30)
twice daily466km (289 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€83($83)
on demand464km (288 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