How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BayeuxSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Le Mans and then to Caen.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance308km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Le Mans and Caen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux. We recommend that you drive to Bayeux. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Bayeux

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€88($88)
5 times a day443km (275 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
€250($250)
hourly1,217km (756 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 10m
€220($220)
every 3 hours745km (463 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€56($56)
on demand308km (191 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