How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire is around 359km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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-NazaireCherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance359km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Nazaire by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire is around 359km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 5hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 359km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours544km (338 miles)
Train via Lison6h 35m
€95($95)
once a week619km (385 miles)
Train and Plane
6hrs
€235($235)
every 4 hours847km (526 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€65($65)
on demand359km (223 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