How to travel from Nantes to Le Havre, France

The distance between Nantes and Le Havre is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes to Le Havre 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 via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance384km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 35m. 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 €69 ($69).

The distance between Nantes and Le Havre is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Nantes and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Le Havre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Le Havre. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Caen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Nantes and Le Havre. 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 Nantes to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 384km (239 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 Nantes to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Le Havre

Transport options from Nantes to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 + 1 similar
4h 40m
€130($130)
once daily614km (382 miles)
Train4h 50m
€110($110)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
€20($20)
once daily379km (236 miles)
Bus via Caen7h 35m
€20($20)
6 times a week385km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€69($69)
on demand384km (239 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre