How to travel from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-NazaireBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen, Le Mans and Nantes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Bayeux to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
€88($88)
every 4 hours443km (275 miles)
Train via Rennes6h 10m
€80($80)
once a week570km (354 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 25m
€250($250)
hourly1,217km (756 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€55($55)
on demand307km (191 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Nazaire

The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire