How to travel from Marseille to Chambéry, France

The distance between Marseille and Chambéry is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Marseille and Chambéry is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Marseille and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Chambéry. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Marseille and Chambéry. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Marseille and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 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 Marseille and Chambéry. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Marseille to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Chambéry

Transport options from Marseille to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
€260($260)
every 20 mins375km (233 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€135($135)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train via Valence Ville5hrs
€61($61)
every 4 hours409km (254 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€22($22)
twice daily379km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€66($66)
on demand365km (227 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