What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Chamonix is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €160 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chamonix via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Caen to Chamonix?

The distance between Caen and Chamonix is 836 km. The road distance is 801.1 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs €65 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Caen to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Chamonix bus from?

Caen to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Chamonix train from?

Caen to Chamonix train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Caen to Chamonix is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Caen to Chamonix bus arrive?

Caen to Chamonix bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Caen to Chamonix train arrive?

Caen to Chamonix train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Chamonix is 801 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Caen to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Chamonix?

Book your Caen to Chamonix train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to Chamonix?

Book your Caen to Chamonix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 3422+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Caen to Chamonix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix405 / ...
9h 22m
€68–222
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Chamonix - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 25m
€38–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to ChamonixN1529 / ...
12h 10m
€49–120
Drive 801.1 km
1. Drive from Caen to Chamonix801.1 km
8h 29m
€124–179
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CFR - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
6h 49m
€166–351
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTgv
9h 40m
€100–205
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
8h 33m
€123–321

Caen to Chamonix by train, subway, foot, and bus

56Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 836.3 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Caen to Chamonix via Paris in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caen to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 9h 40m.

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