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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Caen is to bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €150 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Caen?

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

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Caen via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Gare de Lyon and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Caen?

The distance between Chamonix and Caen is 827 km. The road distance is 804.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Caen without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 1m and costs €65 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Chamonix to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Caen train from?

Chamonix to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Caen?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Caen is to bus which takes 12h and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Chamonix to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Caen train arrive?

Chamonix to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Caen is 805 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Chamonix to Caen.

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

Book your Chamonix to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2686+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chamonix to Caen by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
8h 1m
€67–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to ParisN1529 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caen1774 / ...
12h
€51–116
Drive 804.8 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Caen804.8 km
8h 33m
€123–178
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)LYS - CFR
6h 1m
€157–337
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
9h 23m
€84–208
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 30m
€62–120
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 36m
€129–325

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

2Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Caen.

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Distance: 827.5 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix to Caen via Paris in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Caen via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 9h 23m.

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