How to travel from Chamonix to Giverny, France

The distance between Chamonix and Giverny is around 574km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix to Giverny by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Geneva Airport, plane

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the bus to Grand Val.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Grand Val.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Giverny.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance679km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Giverny

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Giverny by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Chamonix and Giverny is around 574km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 11h 10m to get from Chamonix and Giverny by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Giverny is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Giverny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Giverny. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Giverny. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Giverny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Paris La Défense. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and TAM en Yvelines run regular bus services between Chamonix and Giverny. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 10m 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 Giverny. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Giverny is Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Giverny. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Giverny. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Giverny is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Giverny

Transport options from Chamonix to Giverny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€145($145)
5 times a week574km (357 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane4h 20m
€170($170)
5 times a week597km (371 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
€125($125)
5 times a week740km (460 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 55m
€210($210)
5 times a week870km (541 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€40($40)
5 times a week735km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€120($120)
on demand679km (422 miles)

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Airports near Giverny

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

BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Giverny
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Giverny
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Giverny