How to travel from Nice to Chambéry, France

The distance between Nice and Chambéry is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance480km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Nice to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 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 €215 ($215).

The distance between Nice and Chambéry is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Nice and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Chambéry. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Nice and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nice and Chambéry. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Chambéry. The distance is around 480km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Nice to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Chambéry

Transport options from Nice to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€215($215)
every 20 mins382km (237 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train2h 60m
€150($150)
every 4 hours414km (257 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€105($105)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€31($31)
once daily485km (301 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 50m
€52($52)
once daily411km (255 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€86($86)
on demand480km (299 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