What is the cheapest way to get from Chambéry to Root?

The cheapest way to get from Chambéry to Root is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chambéry to Root?

The fastest way to get from Chambéry to Root is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct train between Chambéry and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Chambéry to Root. However, there are services departing from Chambery Challes Les Eaux and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Genève and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Chambéry to Root?

The distance between Chambéry and Root is 381 km. The road distance is 335.9 km.

How do I travel from Chambéry to Root without a car?

The best way to get from Chambéry to Root without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

How long does it take to get from Chambéry to Root?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Chambéry to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chambéry to Root train from?

Chambéry to Root train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Train or bus from Chambéry to Root?

The best way to get from Chambéry to Root is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Chambéry to Root train arrive?

Chambéry to Root train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Chambéry to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Chambéry to Root is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Chambéry to Root.

How do I get a train ticket from Chambéry to Root?

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Where can I stay near Root?

There are 591+ hotels available in Root.

Chambéry to Root - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chambéry to Root by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LuzernIr15 / ...
5h 35m
CHF 77–114
Drive 335.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chambéry to Root335.9 km
3h 58m
CHF 55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus StationFlixBus N1156
7h 52m
CHF 61–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Rotkreuz
5h 13m
CHF 116–308
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chambéry to GenevaN706 / ...
2. Take the train from Genève to LuzernIr15 / ...
6h 17m
CHF 63–116

Chambéry to Root by train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 380.6 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Chambéry, France and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Gisikon-Root via Genève and Luzern in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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