Written by Camille Laurent, Celine Fournier, Marcus Kayode, Sebastien Simon
29/08/2025
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Honfleur does not have its own train station, but it is well-connected through nearby transport hubs. The closest airports are Deauville-Normandie (DOL) and Caen-Carpiquet (CFR). For train travel, visitors typically arrive at stations in Trouville-Deauville or Le Havre, then transfer to Honfleur via bus or taxi. The town also has a central bus depot, Gare Routière de Honfleur, serving regional and intercity routes.
By Air:
Deauville-Normandie Airport (DOL) is the nearest, with a driving time to Honfleur of approximately 20-25 minutes.
Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) is another nearby option, offering transfers to Honfleur by private car or coach in about 20 minutes.
For international arrivals, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are major hubs, with onward travel to Honfleur taking approximately 2 to 2.5 hours by a combination of train and bus, or car.
By Train (no direct service to Honfleur):
From Paris Saint-Lazare, trains frequently depart to Le Havre, with journeys taking around 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes and costing between €22 and €45. From Le Havre, a connecting bus or taxi is required for the final leg to Honfleur.
Alternatively, trains from Paris Saint-Lazare to Trouville-Deauville typically take between 2 hours 6 minutes and 3 hours 21 minutes, with fares ranging from approximately €20 to €77.68. A bus connection from Trouville-Deauville to Honfleur is then necessary.
By Bus:
Direct FlixBus services from Paris (e.g., Paris La Défense or Paris - Pont de Levallois) to Honfleur are available, with travel times ranging from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 54 minutes and costs between €16 and €60.
From Le Havre, direct bus services (Nomad Car Line 122) to Honfleur's Gare Routière are frequent, taking approximately 28-30 minutes and costing €4-€7.
Regional buses connect Honfleur with major cities like Caen and Rouen. For Rouen, a transfer in Le Havre is usually required, with total travel around 2 hours 58 minutes.
By Car:
Driving from Paris to Honfleur typically takes 2 to 2.5 hours via the A13 and A29 highways, with tolls around €20.80.
From Le Havre, the drive is approximately 22 minutes (24.6 km) and involves crossing the Pont de Normandie, which incurs a toll of approximately €6-€7.
Car rental services are available in Honfleur and at various nearby airports.
By Ferry:
From Portsmouth, England, car ferries operated by Brittany Ferries travel to Le Havre, with a journey time of 6 hours 30 minutes and fares between €30 and €210. From Le Havre, Honfleur is a short bus or car ride away.
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