How to travel from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Rouen and Saint-Nazaire is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Redon and then to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance440km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Rouen and Saint-Nazaire is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Rouen and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Rouen and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Redon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Rouen and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Rouen and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 440km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Rouen to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
€180($180)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€200($200)
hourly616km (383 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€100($100)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Train via Caen8h 10m
€110($110)
once a week762km (473 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€34($34)
4 times a week434km (270 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 5m
€36($36)
4 times a week484km (301 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€79($79)
on demand440km (273 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