How to travel from Nimes to Chambéry, France

The distance between Nimes and Chambéry is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nimes to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance305km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Nimes and Chambéry is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Nimes and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Chambéry is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Chambéry. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 2h 40m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nimes and Chambéry. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Nimes and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

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

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nimes and Chambéry. Buses run once 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 Nimes to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Nimes and Chambéry. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Chambéry

Transport options from Nimes to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€70($70)
every 2 hours317km (197 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€20($20)
once daily327km (203 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€55($55)
on demand305km (189 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