How to get from Vernon to Giverny?
That’s right, how to get from Vernon to Giverny? This is a great question to ask as there are many options available to you, and it is best to explore them before coming to avoid wasting time once you are there.
Well, you decided to visit Giverny, and you did well. If you are wondering how to get from Vernon to Giverny, you will come by train. Let’s explore all the possibilities from the Vernon-Giverny train station.
How to get from Vernon to Giverny by bike?
Let’s not get around to it, cycling is undoubtedly the best way to go from Vernon to Giverny. That’s why I have specially concocted a guided bike tour that will take you from Vernon – Giverny train station up to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny.
I will show you everything that you won’t see if you follow your GPS and I will explain the historical context starting from the Middle Ages until WW2. Then we will ride in the countryside and the greenery of the banks of the Seine river.
Sunday to friday at 11:15 am from April to October.
How to get from Vernon Giverny by bus?
During the season, a shuttle bus service is available from the train station. The bus waits for passengers outside the station when trains arrive. There is roughly one departure every hour. You can buy a return ticket for 10 € or a one-way for 5 € if you want to go or return from Giverny on foot for example. All the information here.
How to get from Vernon to Giverny by the tourist train?
As for other means of transport, you will find the tourist train in front of the train station. It is generally a popular mode of transportation for children and a good way to satisfy them. It is possible to book online, which I also recommend here because you are never safe from the day of big crowds, seats are limited and the train is quickly sold out. Buy your tickets here: tourist train.
From Vernon to Giverny, the alternatives.
If none of the above solutions have caught your attention you can still walk, it takes more or less one hour, and many people do that. If you don’t want to walk you can take a taxi. Taxis wait at the train station but the wait can sometimes be long so once again do not hesitate to book one before coming.
In conclusion.
There are several ways to go from Vernon to Giverny and the choice you make will depend on your desires, your budget, the time you have, your physical shape, children or not… For my part, I like cycling or walking. If you have children under 10 yo the tourist train is a great option, they love it. It’s up to you, enjoy your visit!