The average train between Besançon and Chambéry takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Chambéry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Chambéry. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Chambéry at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Amberieu En Bugey and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Chambéry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Chambéry. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Chambéry station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Besançon to Chambéry train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Chambéry train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Aix Les Bains Le Revard station.
Book your Besançon to Chambéry train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Chambéry is 187.2 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Chambery Challes Les Eaux via Amberieu En Bugey and Aix Les Bains Le Revard in around 3h 51m.