Normandy Train Map

Most trains to Normandy leave from Paris Saint-Lazare. Two main lines run west: one to Rouen and Le Havre, and one to Caen, Bayeux and Cherbourg.

The line shows the Paris–Caen–Cherbourg route; trains also run from Paris via Vernon and Rouen to Le Havre, and from Lisieux to Trouville-Deauville.

Main stationParis Saint-Lazare
Paris–RouenAbout 1h 10m–1h 30m
Paris–CaenAbout 2 hours
Paris–BayeuxAbout 2h 20m

The main lines

  • Paris–Rouen–Le Havre: via Vernon-Giverny (about 45–50 minutes) and Rouen (about 1h 10m–1h 30m), ending at Le Havre (about 2 hours).
  • Paris–Caen–Cherbourg: via Évreux and Lisieux to Caen (about 2 hours), Bayeux (about 2h 20m) and Cherbourg.
  • Lisieux–Trouville-Deauville: a branch to the seaside; some trains run direct from Paris.

Where trains don't go

There are no trains to Honfleur, Étretat, the D-Day beaches or Mont-Saint-Michel itself. Buses connect Le Havre with Étretat and Honfleur, tours start from Bayeux and Caen, and Mont-Saint-Michel is reached by bus from Rennes or Pontorson.

Tickets

Trains are run by SNCF (Nomad regional trains in Normandy). Book ahead for the best fares, especially at weekends and in summer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Paris station do trains to Normandy leave from?

Paris Saint-Lazare, for Rouen, Caen, Bayeux, Le Havre and Deauville. Trains towards Mont-Saint-Michel via Rennes leave from Paris Montparnasse.

Is there a train to the D-Day beaches?

Not to the beaches themselves. Take the train to Bayeux or Caen and join a tour or hire a car.

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D-Day Beaches Day Trip from ParisTrain to Bayeux or Caen, tours and driving routes.Paris to RouenFrequent trains in about an hour and a quarter.Paris to GivernyTrain to Vernon and shuttle to Monet's gardens.Mont-Saint-Michel Day Trip from ParisTGV to Rennes and bus, train to Pontorson, or by car.