How to travel from Giverny to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Giverny and Saint-Nazaire is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Giverny 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.

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Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance482km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Giverny 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 €43 ($43) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Giverny and Saint-Nazaire is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Giverny and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giverny to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Giverny and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Giverny to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vernon Gare SNCF, Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Transilien and Paris RER run train services between Giverny and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Giverny and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny 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 3h 45m.

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 Giverny and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 482km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Giverny and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Giverny to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
€175($175)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€195($195)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 60m
€220($220)
every 3 hours668km (415 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€95($95)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Train via Gare Montparnasse5h 25m
€95($95)
5 times a day533km (331 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 60m
€43($43)
4 times a week535km (332 miles)
Train and Bus9h 35m
€47($47)
6 times a week623km (387 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€87($87)
on demand482km (299 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