How to travel from Chamonix to Bayeux, France

The distance between Chamonix and Bayeux is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Bayeux by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayeuxChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Bayeux.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Bayeux by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Chamonix and Bayeux is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Chamonix and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Bayeux is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Bayeux. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Chamonix and Bayeux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chamonix and Bayeux. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Chamonix and Bayeux. The distance is around 869km (540 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 Chamonix to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Bayeux

Transport options from Chamonix to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 30m
€295($295)
twice daily832km (517 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 15m
€185($185)
5 times a day774km (481 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 40m
€210($210)
5 times a day792km (492 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train6h 15m
€230($230)
twice daily965km (600 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8hrs
€175($175)
twice daily1,056km (656 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€200($200)
every 4 hours861km (535 miles)
Train via Lausanne8h 40m
€190($190)
once daily935km (581 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€155($155)
on demand869km (540 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux