How to travel from Nantes to Honfleur, France
The distance between Nantes and Honfleur is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nantes to Honfleur 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 Honfleur → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the bus to Honfleur.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Caen and then to Honfleur: Gare Routière.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€16($16)
+ 1 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Le Mans and then to Mezidon then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Honfleur
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Honfleur by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Nantes and Honfleur is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nantes and Honfleur by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Honfleur is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Honfleur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nantes and Honfleur. We recommend that you drive to Honfleur. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Honfleur. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Honfleur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Caen. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Nantes and Honfleur. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Honfleur. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the bus to Honfleur. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Honfleur is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Honfleur. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Honfleur is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Honfleur
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €175($175) | once daily | 598km (372 miles) |
| Fly to Caen (CFR), Bus | 4h 45m | €415($415) | every 3 hours | 1,187km (737 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | €210($210) | once daily | 707km (440 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | €16($16) | twice daily | 357km (222 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €81($81) | 5 times a day | 389km (241 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, bus | 5h 45m | €70($70) | twice daily | 489km (304 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €48($48) | on demand | 353km (219 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nantes and Honfleur
Bus companies
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Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Honfleur
The following major airports near Honfleur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Honfleur
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Honfleur