How to travel from Carentan to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Carentan and Saint-Nazaire is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carentan 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-NazaireCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF, Rennes then Redon and then to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 10m. 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 Carentan and Saint-Nazaire is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Carentan 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 Carentan 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 Carentan and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan 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 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carentan and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF, Rennes and Redon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Carentan and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Caen, Le Mans then Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Carentan and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 309km (192 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 Carentan to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Carentan to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€95($95)
every 4 hours487km (303 miles)
Train via Rennes6hrs
€85($85)
once a week562km (349 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€30($30)
once daily297km (185 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€56($56)
on demand309km (192 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