How to travel from Chamonix to Lannion, France

The distance between Chamonix and Lannion is around 895km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Lannion by train, bus, car and plane. 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 and train

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Guingamp and then to Lannion.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Guingamp and then to Lannion.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €565($565)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Guingamp.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Lannion.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,084km (673 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Lannion

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Lannion by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Chamonix and Lannion is around 895km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Chamonix and Lannion by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Lannion is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Lannion, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Lannion. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and Guingamp. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Lannion. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10h 15m, 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 Lannion. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Guingamp. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Lannion. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 50m 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 Lannion. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Lannion. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Lannion is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Lannion. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Lannion. The distance is around 1,084km (673 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Lannion is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around €565 ($565).

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Transport options from Chamonix to Lannion
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 4 similar
4h 50m
€250($250)
4 times a day895km (556 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 50m
€260($260)
once daily1,127km (700 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 60m
€230($230)
4 times a day1,016km (631 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 25m
€160($160)
twice daily986km (613 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 45m
€175($175)
once daily1,123km (698 miles)
Train
10h 15m
€565($565)
once a week1,113km (691 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
€57($57)
4 times a week1,174km (730 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€195($195)
on demand1,084km (673 miles)

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Airports near Lannion

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

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Lannion
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Lannion
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Lannion