Why visit Lisieux?
What is there to do in Lisieux and how can you get there without a car? Here are the essentials, as seen by drivers who make the trip every week.
Lisieux is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in France, located in the heart of the Pays d’Auge and its timber-framed manor houses. We regularly transport groups of pilgrims from Paris and the airports.
Located in the Calvados department, about 175 km from Paris and 80 km from Rouen, Lisieux is perfect for both a day trip and a weekend away. Once you arrive, the town is easy to explore on foot: it is the journey there and back in the evening that requires planning.
Must-sees in Lisieux
- 1. The Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse
- 2. The Carmel
- 3. The surrounding Pays d’Auge region
The best time to visit: The summer pilgrimages and those in October.
A day in Lisieux, hour by hour
| 9:00 AM | Pick-up at your address in a private vehicle, coffee on board, arrival scheduled 1 hour 50 minutes later. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | First visit: the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in the town centre, with Norman specialities and local products. |
| 3:00 PM | The Carmel. |
| 5:00 PM | The surrounding Pays d’Auge region. |
| 7:00 PM | Return journey to your address, Paris or the airport, with your driver at the agreed meeting point. |
Train, coach or private car with driver for Lisieux?
Lisieux is served by the Lisieux train station, on the Paris Saint-Lazare – Lisieux – Caen line, which is a hub for Deauville. In normal conditions, allow 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours from Paris Saint-Lazare. It is a good solution when everything is running smoothly. However, Lisieux primarily serves as a connecting station: when a train is cancelled, dozens of travellers can end up stuck on the platform.
| Solution | Door-to-door time | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Train Paris Saint-Lazare → Lisieux station | 1h40 to 2h + access time | Fixed schedule, carrying luggage, early last departure |
| Regional coach | Often 3 hours or more | Few departures, no evening service |
| Private car with driver | 1h50 non-stop | Traffic at peak hours |
Our shuttle takes over when the rail system fails: strikes, track work, cancelled trains, missed connections, night flights, or simply when you are travelling with children, professional equipment or too many suitcases for a train platform. We pick you up at your address at the time we decide together and drop you off in Lisieux without any changes.
How to get to — and leave — Lisieux
Lisieux is about 175 km from Paris and 80 km from Rouen, a 1 hour 50 minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a driver, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting from 225 € in a saloon and 275 € in a 7-seater van, price per vehicle.
For airport transfers from Lisieux, allow 250 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 245 € to Orly. On your return, the driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign and will track your flight in real-time.
Good to know before you leave
- Bring comfortable shoes: the centre is best explored on foot.
- Book your visits and tables in advance during the high season.
- Parking is often busy at the weekend: being dropped off saves you from driving around for half an hour.
- The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is warmer than an umbrella in the sea breeze.
- The last trains leave early: check the return time before booking a dinner.
Towns served around Lisieux
We don’t just stop in the centre of Lisieux: hotels, gîtes, reception venues, businesses and surrounding villages are all served at the same per-kilometre rate. Here are the most requested destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.
- Shuttle Honfleur → Paris — Calvados, approx. 10 km from Lisieux. What to see in Honfleur
- Shuttle Deauville → Paris — Calvados, approx. 25 km from Lisieux. What to see in Deauville
- Shuttle Veules-les-Roses → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Lisieux. What to see in Veules-les-Roses
- Shuttle Trouville-sur-Mer → Paris — Calvados, approx. 30 km from Lisieux. What to see in Trouville-sur-Mer
- Shuttle Fécamp → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Lisieux. What to see in Fécamp
- Shuttle Dieppe → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 20 km from Lisieux. What to see in Dieppe
Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Lisieux?
Many travellers look for a “Lisieux taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the total depends on traffic; a VTC like Navette Privé provides the price at the time of booking, which remains fixed even in case of traffic jams or delayed flights.
- Lisieux taxi: convenient for a short trip in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
- Lisieux VTC: booking at the chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
- Lisieux airport shuttle: 250 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 245 € to Orly, 225 € to Paris city centre in a saloon, tolls and luggage included.
For an early morning departure, a return journey at night or a Lisieux – Paris trip with suitcases, a private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi and is always less stressful than a train with a connection. Call +33 6 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response in a few minutes.
Book your trip to Lisieux
We drive to Lisieux all year round, including Sundays and public holidays. An early 4:00 AM departure or a return after midnight is no problem: just let us know the time.
- Payment by card, cash, bank transfer or corporate invoice
- Written quote for groups and companies
- Flight and train monitoring, waiting time included
- Baby seats and boosters at no extra cost