How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Chambéry, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry is around 700km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes then Angers St Laud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 then take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €440($445)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance836km (519 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry is around 700km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and 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 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire 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 3h 10m.

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-Nazaire and Chambéry. The distance is around 836km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €470 ($470).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Chambéry

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€135($135)
twice daily700km (435 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 50m
€205($205)
every 4 hours779km (484 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 25m
€155($155)
twice daily891km (553 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
6h 25m
€175($175)
once a week958km (595 miles)
Train6h 30m
€470($470)
twice a week958km (595 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
€440($445)
once a week1,085km (674 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus11h 60m
€58($58)
every 20 mins877km (545 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand836km (519 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