How to travel from Rochefort to Chambéry, France

The distance between Rochefort and Chambéry is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 to Poitiers, plane

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Chambery Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance763km (474 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Rochefort and Chambéry is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Rochefort and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville and Poitiers. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rochefort and Chambéry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 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 Rochefort and Chambéry. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Bordeaux Quai de Paludate. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Rochefort and Chambéry. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4h 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 Rochefort and Chambéry. The distance is around 763km (474 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Chambéry

Transport options from Rochefort to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
€295($295)
every 20 mins647km (402 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 35m
€175($175)
every 20 mins735km (457 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€180($180)
every 20 mins807km (502 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 15m
€220($220)
every 4 hours843km (524 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 20m
€280($280)
4 times a day886km (551 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€160($160)
once a week1,005km (625 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€44($44)
3 times a week892km (554 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€135($135)
on demand763km (474 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