How to travel from Tours to Chambéry, France

The distance between Tours and Chambéry is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tours 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.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Chambéry.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Chambéry.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance580km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Chambéry

There are several options for getting from Tours to Chambéry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Tours and Chambéry is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Tours and Chambéry by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Chambéry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Chambéry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Chambéry. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tours and Chambéry with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 3h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Chambéry. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Tours and Chambéry. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Chambéry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lasta run regular bus services between Tours and Chambéry. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours 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 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 Tours and Chambéry. The distance is around 580km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Chambéry is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Chambéry

Transport options from Tours to Chambéry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€300($300)
every 20 mins573km (356 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€185($185)
every 20 mins832km (517 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
€120($120)
once a week730km (454 miles)
Train via Lyon Perrache7h 5m
€88($88)
once a week574km (357 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€36($36)
every 20 mins596km (370 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand580km (360 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