How to travel from Menton to Chambéry, France

The distance between Menton and Chambéry is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton 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 Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance459km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Menton 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 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Menton and Chambéry is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Menton and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton 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 Menton and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Chambéry. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Menton and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vintimille and Turin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Menton and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Menton and Chambéry. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Chambéry

Transport options from Menton to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€220($220)
every 20 mins407km (253 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane3h 50m
€155($155)
every 4 hours439km (273 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€110($110)
once daily625km (388 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€30($30)
twice daily463km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€83($83)
on demand459km (285 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