How to travel from Toulon to Chambéry, France

The distance between Toulon and Chambéry is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toulon 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 Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Toulon and Chambéry is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Toulon and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Chambéry. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Chambéry. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Toulon and Chambéry. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle and Aix-en-Provence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Zou! LER and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Chambéry. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Chambéry. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Toulon and Chambéry. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Chambéry

Transport options from Toulon to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€270($270)
every 20 mins442km (275 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane4h 20m
€255($255)
every 20 mins539km (335 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€85($85)
once daily444km (276 miles)
Train via Marseille Blancarde6h 45m
€80($80)
once a week489km (304 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€21($21)
twice daily432km (268 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€77($77)
on demand430km (267 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