How to travel from Chamonix to Le Havre, France

The distance between Chamonix and Le Havre is around 733km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Le Havre 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 Le HavreChamonix 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) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12h 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 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Chamonix and Le Havre is around 733km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 643km (399 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Chamonix and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Le Havre is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Le Havre. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Le Havre. 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 40m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Le Havre. 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 12h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Le Havre. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Le Havre

Transport options from Chamonix to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
6h 50m
€285($285)
twice daily888km (552 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 5m
€180($180)
5 times a day733km (455 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 30m
€205($205)
5 times a day751km (466 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 10m
€160($160)
twice daily894km (556 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8hrs
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,024km (636 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€195($195)
every 4 hours820km (510 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
€49($49)
5 times a week857km (533 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€145($145)
on demand803km (499 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre