How to travel from La Rochelle to Chambéry, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Chambéry is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 to Poitiers, plane

Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Chambery Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance796km (495 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between La Rochelle and Chambéry is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (343 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from La Rochelle and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Chambéry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 20m, 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 La Rochelle and Chambéry. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Bordeaux Quai de Paludate. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Chambéry. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 La Rochelle and Chambéry. The distance is around 796km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Chambéry

Transport options from La Rochelle to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€285($285)
every 20 mins618km (384 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€180($180)
every 20 mins778km (484 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 55m
€180($180)
every 20 mins764km (475 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 60m
€275($275)
4 times a day857km (532 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€155($155)
once a week976km (607 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€38($38)
3 times a week857km (532 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€145($145)
on demand796km (495 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