How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry by plane, 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 ChambérySaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Chambéry.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance851km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry. The distance is around 851km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Chambéry

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€175($175)
every 20 mins688km (428 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€225($225)
once daily741km (460 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€195($195)
once a week1,274km (791 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
€56($56)
6 times a week999km (621 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€155($155)
on demand851km (529 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