How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chamonix, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix is around 872km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chamonix 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 Chamonix → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€345($345)
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4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Geneve then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix is around 872km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix. The distance is around 964km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 20m | €345($345) | twice daily | 929km (577 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 6h 40m | €170($170) | 5 times a day | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 6h 45m | €210($210) | 5 times a day | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane and bus | 6h 55m | €220($220) | twice daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane and bus | 8h 20m | €150($150) | twice daily | 1,105km (686 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 50m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
| Train to Albertville, Bus | 10hrs | €495($495) | once a week | 1,018km (632 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 13h 45m | €74($74) | 4 times a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €175($175) | on demand | 964km (599 miles) |
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Airlines
Airports near Chamonix
The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Chamonix