How to travel from Grenoble to Chambéry, France

The distance between Grenoble and Chambéry is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 38min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble to Chambéry by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChambéryGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration46min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration55min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated byFlixBus+ 4 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chambéry.

  • Duration38min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Taxis Marillet

+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration38min
  • Distance59km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Chambéry by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 55min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 38min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Grenoble and Chambéry is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)

It takes around 46min to get from Grenoble and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 38min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Chambéry is to take a taxi which takes around 38min and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Chambéry. It typically takes around 46min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 46min.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Chambéry. Trains depart hourly and will take around 46min, 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 Grenoble and Chambéry. It typically takes around 55min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 55min.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Chambéry. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 55min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. instead which will take 46min.

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 Grenoble and Chambéry. The distance is around 59km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 38min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 46min and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Grenoble to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Chambéry

Transport options from Grenoble to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
46min
€50($50)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus
55min
€7($7)
every 4 hours59km (37 miles)
Taxi
38min
€160($160)
on demand59km (37 miles)
Drive
38min
€11($11)
on demand59km (37 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