Parigi โ Giverny ยท 80 km ยท Piรน opzioni
Come arrivare a Giverny da Parigi
Giverny si trova a 80 chilometri a nord-ovest di Parigi, nella valle della Senna alle porte della Normandia. Non esiste un treno o un autobus diretto dal centro di Parigi fino all'ingresso del giardino โ ogni percorso richiede almeno un cambio. Questa guida copre tutte le opzioni realistiche con informazioni oneste su tempi, prezzi e compromessi che la maggior parte dei visitatori scopre solo dopo aver giร scelto.
| Method | Duration | Cost return | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train + shuttle | ~2h | โฌ30โ40 | Independent travellers |
| Car | ~1h15 | โฌ25โ35 | Families, total flexibility |
| Guided tour | ~8h | โฌ60โ130 | First-time visitors, groups |
| Bike from Vernon | ~25 min | โฌ10โ15 | Cyclists, nature lovers |
In treno: Il percorso classico
The train is the most popular and often the most straightforward way to travel from Paris to Giverny. The Paris Saint-Lazare โ Vernon-Giverny service is operated by SNCF Intercitรฉs. The journey takes approximately 75 minutes. Trains run roughly every 60โ90 minutes during the day, but frequencies are reduced on weekends and outside the tourist season โ always check timetables on sncf-connect.com before setting out.
The train passes through Mantes-la-Jolie (the main interchange point if you're coming from other parts of รle-de-France) before reaching Vernon. Note that the station is officially called "Vernon-Giverny" on tickets and timetables, despite being in Vernon, not Giverny โ the town is 7 kilometres away.
Step-by-step: Paris Saint-Lazare to Giverny
- Buy tickets in advance โ On sncf-connect.com. Prices range from โฌ15โ35 depending on how far in advance you book. Non-refundable Prem's tickets are cheapest.
- Paris Saint-Lazare โ Normandy platforms are 20โ27, right wing of the main hall. Arrive 15 minutes early; platforms are announced only 10 minutes before departure.
- Vernon-Giverny station โ Giverny Bus departs from directly outside. Fare ~โฌ5 one-way, payable on board. Off-season: take a taxi (โฌ10โ12) or rent a bike.
- Return journey โ Check the last train back to Paris before you leave โ in low season it can be as early as 18:30. Do not miss it; taxis to Paris cost โฌ150+.
Common mistake: Not checking the last return train before leaving Paris. In low season, the last Intercitรฉs back to Paris from Vernon can depart at 18:30. Missing it means a โฌ150+ taxi or an unplanned overnight stay.
In auto: Libertร e flessibilitร
By car from Paris, the journey takes approximately 1h15 without traffic, but can exceed 2 hours on MayโJune weekends due to congestion on the A13 motorway. The most direct route: A13 direction Rouen/Caen, exit 16 (Bonniรจres-sur-Seine), then D201 and D5 into Giverny. A paying car park sits 200 metres from the garden entrance (approximately โฌ5 per day).
Key advice: depart before 8 am or after 3 pm to avoid A13 congestion. On national holidays (July 14, August 15), motorway queues can exceed three hours. Giverny village has no through-road parking; the official car park fills by 10 am on busy days โ a second overflow lot opens on the D5 approximately 500 metres further along.
Combining a car trip with other Normandy destinations makes the most sense financially: Vernon itself has a beautiful medieval collegiate church; Bizy Castle (1.5 km away) has remarkable stables; the route north along the Seine to Les Andelys and Chรขteau Gaillard adds another 30 minutes but is one of the most scenic drives in northern France.
In pullman: Gite di un giorno organizzate
Several operators run day-trip coaches from Paris departing from the Opรฉra or Eiffel Tower area. Packages typically include round-trip transport and sometimes garden admission. Prices range from โฌ60 to โฌ90. The main drawback is coach travel time (2โ3 hours each way depending on traffic) and the constraint of fixed group schedules. These trips are best suited to visitors who do not want to manage connections independently.
GetYourGuide and Viator list multiple options for combined Giverny and Paris day trips. Some include a short Seine cruise or a stop at the Museum of Impressionisms in Giverny village (250 metres from the foundation gardens).
Tour guidati da Parigi
Guided tours from Paris range from small-group minibus tours (8โ12 people, โฌ80โ130 per person) to private car services with a licensed guide (โฌ250โ400 for up to 4 people). The advantage over self-guided transport is significant: guides navigate the queues, provide context at every painting location, and typically include Vernon town and the Seine valley en route. Many guides also have relationships with the foundation that allow private early-morning access before the general public.
In bicicletta da Vernon
The cycling route from Vernon to Giverny (7 km one-way) is one of the most pleasant short rides in Normandy. A dedicated cycling path follows the Seine from Vernon, crosses the water-meadows of the Epte valley, and arrives in Giverny via an almost completely flat route. Riding time is approximately 25 minutes each way. Bikes are available for rental at Vernon station (mid-April to mid-October, approximately โฌ10โ15 per day). Bring a lock โ the car park in Giverny has limited secure bike storage.
The route passes through the hamlet of Saint-Marcel and along the flood plain; in spring, apple orchards in bloom frame the path. Many visitors time a picnic on the return leg, stopping at the Seine riverbank in Vernon where a small beach forms in summer.
Consigli pratici ed errori comuni
- Book garden entry in advance: cashier queues can exceed 45 minutes on MayโJune weekends. Book on fondation-monet.com. Timed entry is recommended.
- Arrive at opening: 9:30 am gives you one hour before the main tour-group wave (which typically arrives at 10:30 am). The water garden is best in morning light anyway.
- Don't rely on 4G coverage: Giverny is a village of 900 people. Mobile coverage is patchy. Download train timetables and maps before leaving Paris.
- Pack a waterproof layer: the Seine valley is damp. Light rain is frequent even in summer. The garden is beautiful in mist โ but soaking wet trainers are not. A compact rain jacket weighs nothing.
- Lunch in Vernon, not Giverny: the handful of restaurants in Giverny village fill up by noon on busy days. Vernon (7 km away, 20 minutes by bike) has more choice and better-value food.
- Check the last return train before you leave Paris: this deserves a second mention. Low-season evening trains from Vernon are rare. The last Intercitรฉs to Saint-Lazare can be as early as 18:15.
Domande frequenti
No. There is no direct public bus from Paris to Giverny. The closest options are: (1) train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon, then the Giverny Bus shuttle; (2) organised coach day trips from Paris; or (3) private car/taxi service. Do not rely on information suggesting a direct bus exists โ it does not.
The SNCF Intercitรฉs train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Vernon-Giverny takes approximately 75 minutes. Add 20โ30 minutes from Vernon station to the garden (shuttle or taxi). Total door-to-door time from central Paris is approximately 2 hours.
Yes, easily. A comfortable day trip from Paris allows approximately 3โ4 hours at the garden, including house visit. Leave Paris by 8:30 am, arrive at the garden by 10:30 am, depart Giverny by 4:30 pm, and return to Paris by 6:30 pm. This schedule works with regular train services throughout the tourist season (AprilโOctober).
The Giverny Bus is a seasonal shuttle service that runs between Vernon train station and the Fondation Claude Monet from April to October. It operates approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and more frequently at weekends. The fare is approximately โฌ5 each way, payable on board. Outside the operating season, taxis and bicycle rental are the main alternatives.
Yes, and it is highly recommended. The cycling route is 7 kilometres of almost flat terrain along a dedicated path through the Epte valley. The ride takes approximately 25 minutes. Bike rental is available at Vernon station from April to October (approximately โฌ10โ15 per day). The route is well-signed and suitable for most fitness levels.