How to travel from Nantes to Bayeux, France

The distance between Nantes and Bayeux is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Bayeux by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans and then to Caen.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to Bayeux.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance289km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Bayeux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Nantes and Bayeux is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nantes and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Bayeux is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Bayeux. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Bayeux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Nantes and Bayeux. We recommend that you drive to Bayeux. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans and then to Caen. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Nantes and Bayeux. The distance is around 289km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Bayeux

Transport options from Nantes to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€78($78)
every 4 hours379km (236 miles)
Train via Rennes4h 20m
€64($64)
twice daily397km (246 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 15m
€46($46)
6 times a week354km (220 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€52($52)
on demand289km (179 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux