From Chambery to Val d’Isere by bus
Many find that booking a bus with companies like Altibus and Ouibus is a convenient and cost-effective way to travel from Chambery to Val d’Isere. If you book a bus, ticket prices will vary between $28 and $40 and you will need to head to Camberley bus station to catch the bus.
Depending on road conditions and traffic, you should also prepare for the trip to take between two and a half and three hours. In addition, you should know that buses run a few times daily during the ski season, but buses to Val d’Isere can be infrequent outside of this season.
From Chambery to Val d’Isere by train
Unfortunately, taking the train is not the easiest way to get from Chambery to Val d’Isere. This is because there is no direct train. If you take the train, you must book a trip from Chambery to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. From here, you will need to take a bus to Val d’Isere.
Usually, the train ride alone takes about one and a half to two hours, and then the bus transfer takes another hour to an hour and a half. This makes the entire trip about three to three and a half hours.
If you decide to book a train and bus transfer, you should expect the train ticket to cost between $15 and $30 and the bus ticket to cost between $11 and $17, making the entire trip cost between $26 and $47. Although this can be frustrating, the biggest benefit is that you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the French Alps along the way.
From Chambery to Val d’Isere by private car transfer service
If you want a comfortable, convenient, exciting, and insightful trip experience, consider traveling from Chambery to Val d’Isere with Daytrip. The trip will also only take about two hours if you travel directly, making it the fastest way to travel.
When you choose Daytrip, you’ll be paired with an English-speaking driver and a comfortable vehicle. Your driver will bring you to sightseeing stops along the route and they will also share local knowledge to help you have an enjoyable experience.
Your driver will also handle your luggage, which is a blessing when you're traveling with ski or snowboard gear. You can sit back and relax while you enjoy the passing scenery. Cost-wise, traveling with Daytrip starts at $66 per person.