How to travel from Rennes to Chambéry, France

The distance between Rennes and Chambéry is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rennes to Chambéry by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance815km (507 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Chambéry by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Rennes and Chambéry is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 643km (400 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Rennes and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 5h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Chambéry. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rennes and Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train 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 Rennes and Chambéry. The distance is around 815km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Rennes to Chambéry

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Chambéry

Transport options from Rennes to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
€155($155)
every 20 mins678km (421 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train3h 35m
€260($260)
every 4 hours743km (462 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€180($180)
every 20 mins786km (488 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€140($140)
twice a week872km (542 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€145($145)
on demand815km (507 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