How to travel from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Quimper and Saint-Nazaire is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-NazaireQuimper if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Savenay.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vannes then take the train to Redon then take the bus to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance205km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Quimper and Saint-Nazaire is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Quimper and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Savenay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

SNCF run train services between Quimper and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Quimper and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Savenay. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Quimper and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Quimper to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€36($36)
twice daily239km (149 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
€23($23)
4 times a day234km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€37($37)
on demand205km (127 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