How to travel from Carentan to Chamonix, France
The distance between Carentan and Chamonix is around 815km (506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Carentan 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 → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€340($340)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Geneve then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).
The distance between Carentan and Chamonix is around 815km (506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 714km (444 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Carentan and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Carentan and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carentan and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Carentan and Chamonix. The distance is around 915km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 50m | €340($340) | twice daily | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 6h 5m | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 815km (506 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 6h 15m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 836km (520 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane and bus | 6h 25m | €215($215) | twice daily | 961km (597 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane and bus | 7h 50m | €145($145) | twice daily | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 20m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 912km (567 miles) |
| Train to Albertville, Bus | 9h 35m | €475($475) | once a week | 961km (597 miles) |
| Train to Caen, bus | 12h 40m | €63($63) | every 20 mins | 963km (599 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €165($165) | on demand | 915km (568 miles) |
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Airlines
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