How to travel from Bayeux to Chamonix, France
The distance between Bayeux and Chamonix is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bayeux to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chamonix → Bayeux if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Chamonix.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€57($57)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Geneve then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Bayeux and Chamonix is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Bayeux and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bayeux and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayeux and Chamonix. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayeux to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bayeux and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Bayeux and Chamonix. The distance is around 871km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 25m | €295($295) | twice daily | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 35m | €170($170) | 5 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 50m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to Pontchaillou, plane and bus | 6h 45m | €230($230) | twice daily | 965km (600 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 60m | €175($175) | twice daily | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Bus | 13h 55m | €57($57) | 5 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train to Albertville, Bus | 9hrs | €155($155) | once a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €155($155) | on demand | 871km (542 miles) |
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Airports near Chamonix
The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Chamonix