How to travel from Le Havre to Chamonix, France
The distance between Le Havre and Chamonix is around 730km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 → Le Havre 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.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€285($285)
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Bus via Paris - Pont de Levallois
Take the bus to Paris - Pont de Levallois then Chambéry and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.
- Duration12hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€41($41)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Geneve then take the bus to Chamonix.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€135($135)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Chamonix
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 12hrs. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Le Havre and Chamonix is around 730km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 643km (399 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Le Havre and Chamonix by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Chamonix is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Le Havre 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 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Havre and Chamonix. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Chamonix. 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 13h 10m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Chamonix. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre 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 6h 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 Le Havre and Chamonix. The distance is around 805km (500 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 Le Havre to Chamonix is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Chamonix
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 35m | €285($285) | twice daily | 883km (549 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 30m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 730km (453 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 45m | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 751km (466 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 15m | €170($170) | twice daily | 890km (553 miles) |
Bus via Paris - Pont de Levallois + 1 similar | 12hrs | €41($41) | twice a week | 903km (561 miles) |
| Bus | 13h 10m | €49($49) | 5 times a week | 859km (534 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train to Albertville, Bus | 8h 30m | €145($145) | once a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | €145($145) | on demand | 805km (500 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