The distance between Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, 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-Nazaire → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to St Nazaire.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (332 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 729km (453 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 40m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 837km (520 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €145($145) | twice a week | 745km (463 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 60m | €135($135) | once daily | 839km (521 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 20m | €48($48) | twice daily | 756km (470 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 30m | €67($67) | once a week | 837km (520 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €125($125) | on demand | 689km (428 miles) |
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.