How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Caen, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Caen is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Caen 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 CaenSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Caen.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Caen

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Caen is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Caen is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Caen. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Le Mans. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Lila Loire-Atlantique, SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Caen. Buses run once 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 Saint-Nazaire to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. 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 Caen. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Caen

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€81($81)
5 times a day413km (257 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€245($245)
hourly1,184km (736 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 50m
€215($215)
hourly715km (444 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€45($45)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
€30($30)
once daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€56($56)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Caen

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen