How to travel from Quimper to Chambéry, France

The distance between Quimper and Chambéry is around 891km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Quimper 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,001km (622 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Quimper and Chambéry is around 891km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 809km (503 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Quimper and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Chambéry. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Quimper and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 8h 15m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Chambéry. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Quimper and Chambéry. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper 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 14h 55m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Blablabus and Lasta run regular bus services between Quimper and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4h 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 Quimper and Chambéry. The distance is around 1,001km (622 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Chambéry

Transport options from Quimper to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 20m
€195($195)
twice daily982km (610 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 40m
€185($185)
twice daily922km (573 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 15m
€165($165)
twice daily891km (553 miles)
Train to Brest, plane5h 50m
€325($325)
every 4 hours1,143km (710 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 55m
€265($265)
4 times a day969km (602 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€170($170)
twice a week1,148km (714 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€54($54)
twice daily1,045km (649 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€180($180)
on demand1,001km (622 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