How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Chambéry is around 466km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry by train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChambérySaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance468km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €200 ($200) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Chambéry is around 466km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Saint-Tropez and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €200 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Chambéry. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Raphaël-Valescure and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Tropez and Chambéry. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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-Tropez and Chambéry. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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-Tropez and Chambéry. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Chambéry

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane
4h 30m
€260($260)
twice daily466km (290 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€200($200)
once daily575km (357 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€84($84)
on demand468km (291 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