How to travel from Étretat to Chamonix, France
The distance between Étretat and Chamonix is around 728km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Étretat 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 → Étretat if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€290($290)
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Bus via Paris
Take the bus to Paris then Chambéry and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€46($46)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Geneve then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€135($135)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Étretat to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Étretat and Chamonix is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Étretat and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Étretat to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Chamonix. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Étretat and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix. instead which will take 7h 35m.
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 Étretat and Chamonix. The distance is around 813km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 7h 35m | €290($290) | twice daily | 917km (570 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 45m | €165($165) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 6hrs | €215($215) | once daily | 749km (465 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | €170($170) | once daily | 888km (552 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 8h 15m | €255($255) | once daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Bus via Paris + 1 similar | 13h 30m | €46($46) | twice a week | 934km (581 miles) |
| Bus | 14h 5m | €51($51) | 5 times a week | 892km (555 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | €135($135) | once daily | 812km (504 miles) |
| Train to Albertville, Bus | 9h 30m | €145($145) | once a week | 909km (565 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €145($145) | on demand | 813km (505 miles) |
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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