How to travel from Montpellier to Chambéry, France

The distance between Montpellier and Chambéry is around 355km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Montpellier 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 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Montpellier and Chambéry is around 355km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Montpellier and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Chambéry is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Chambéry. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Montpellier and Chambéry. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Montpellier and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Chambéry. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Montpellier and Chambéry. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Montpellier to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Chambéry

Transport options from Montpellier to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€75($75)
every 2 hours367km (228 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 45m
€305($305)
every 20 mins1,124km (698 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€22($22)
once daily382km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€64($64)
on demand355km (220 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