How to travel from Metz to Chambéry, France

The distance between Metz and Chambéry is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €565($570)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance564km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Metz to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €565 ($570).

The distance between Metz and Chambéry is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Metz and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €565 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Chambéry. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui, Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Metz and Chambéry. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Metz and Chambéry. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lasta run regular bus services between Metz and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Metz and Chambéry. The distance is around 564km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Chambéry

Transport options from Metz to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 30m
€565($570)
every 20 mins489km (304 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€155($155)
3 times a week837km (520 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 15m
€180($180)
5 times a day755km (469 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€35($35)
twice daily567km (353 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand564km (350 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