How to travel from Chamonix to Caen, France

The distance between Chamonix and Caen is around 798km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Caen by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance840km (522 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Caen

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Caen by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Chamonix and Caen is around 798km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Chamonix and Caen by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Caen is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Caen. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Caen. 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 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Caen. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Caen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. 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 Caen. The distance is around 840km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Caen is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

How do I get from Chamonix to Caen

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Caen

Transport options from Chamonix to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
€295($295)
every 20 mins798km (496 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€220($220)
every 4 hours830km (516 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon8h 30m
€190($190)
3 times a week890km (553 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€54($54)
5 times a week900km (559 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€115($115)
on demand840km (522 miles)

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Airports near Caen

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen