How to travel from Perpignan to Chambéry, France

The distance between Perpignan and Chambéry is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Perpignan 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.

👋 Also check out ChambéryPerpignan 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.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance504km (313 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Chambéry by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Perpignan and Chambéry is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Perpignan 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 Perpignan to Chambéry is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Chambéry. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Perpignan and Chambéry. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Perpignan and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

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

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Chambéry. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan 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 4h 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 Perpignan and Chambéry. The distance is around 504km (313 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 Perpignan to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Perpignan to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Chambéry

Transport options from Perpignan to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
€95($95)
5 times a day521km (324 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€32($32)
once daily508km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand504km (313 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