By train and local tour
Trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Caen in about 2 hours and Bayeux in about 2 hours 20 minutes. Many local guides offer half-day and full-day tours from Bayeux and Caen, often with pick-up near the station. This is the easiest way to visit without a car.
By car
Driving takes about 3 hours via the A13. A car lets you visit the beaches, cemeteries and museums at your own pace; allow at least two days to see all five beaches.
Day trips from Paris
Guided day trips run from Paris, usually focusing on Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc. They make for a long day of about 12 to 14 hours.