The distance between Caen and Saint-Nazaire is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Caen to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint-Nazaire → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Le Mans then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
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Take the bus to Rennes then Redon and then to Gare SNCF.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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There are several options for getting from Caen to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Caen and Saint-Nazaire is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Caen and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Nantes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Redon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Caen and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans then Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €81($81) | every 4 hours | 413km (257 miles) |
Train via Rennes | 6h 25m | €85($85) | once a week | 600km (373 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €44($44) | once daily | 310km (193 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 15m | €30($30) | 4 times a week | 359km (223 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €56($56) | on demand | 308km (191 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.