What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville is to bus and train via Caen which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 59m and costs €170 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Cherbourg-Octeville?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Annecy - Bus Station and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Cherbourg-Octeville?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc and arriving at Cherbourg via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The distance between Chamonix and Cherbourg-Octeville is 955 km. The road distance is 922.9 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 25m and costs €80 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville bus from?

Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville train from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h.

Where does the Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville bus arrive?

Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Where does the Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville is 923 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville?

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg-Octeville?

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Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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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 St Lazare to Cherbourg
9h 25m
€83–240
Bus, train via Caen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Paris - Orly Airport
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Caen
3. Take the train from Caen to CherbourgK2+ / ...
16h 9m
€81–152
Drive 922.9 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville922.9 km
9h 45m
€143–206
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourg
7h 59m
€177–395
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg3311 / ...
10h 50m
€103–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
20h
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 St Lazare to Cherbourg
9h 3m
€144–352
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
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 Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LYS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lison
4. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourg
10h 58m
€148–548
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)GVA - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lison
4. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourg
10h 21m
€114–522

Chamonix to Cherbourg-Octeville by bus, foot, train, and subway

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 955.2 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?

You can take a train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Cherbourg via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Cherbourg-Gare via Annecy - Bus Station and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 20h.

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