How to travel from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire by bus, 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-NazaireHonfleur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Paris La Défense then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière, Rennes then Redon and then to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. 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 €67 ($67).

The distance between Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Honfleur 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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière, Rennes and Redon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the bus to Paris La Défense then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 372km (231 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 Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Honfleur and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Honfleur to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 40m
€175($175)
once a week640km (398 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€255($255)
5 times a day1,272km (790 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
€195($195)
once a week662km (411 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€44($44)
once daily373km (232 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 30m
€30($30)
4 times a week430km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€67($67)
on demand372km (231 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