The distance between Chamonix and Quimper is around 947km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chamonix to Quimper 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 Quimper → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Quimper (UIP).
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Quimper.
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Quimper.
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Chamonix and Quimper is around 947km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (536 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Chamonix and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Quimper is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Quimper. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Quimper. Trains depart once a week and will take around 11h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Quimper. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Quimper. 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 Quimper. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Quimper. The distance is around 1,075km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around €605 ($605).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 10m | €190($190) | 4 times a day | 979km (608 miles) |
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 5h 20m | €260($260) | 4 times a day | 965km (600 miles) |
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 5h 45m | €260($260) | 4 times a day | 1,120km (696 miles) |
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 5h 50m | €200($200) | 4 times a day | 947km (589 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | €175($175) | twice daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 55m | €170($170) | twice daily | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 7h 30m | €145($145) | twice daily | 1,026km (637 miles) |
Train | 11h 25m | €605($605) | once a week | 1,216km (755 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | €57($57) | twice daily | 1,200km (745 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | €195($195) | on demand | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Air Cairo
Transavia France
Swiss Tours
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.