How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Giverny is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny 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 GivernySaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Vernon.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Paris and then to Grand Val.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Giverny.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance482km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Giverny

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Giverny is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Giverny by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Giverny, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Giverny. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Mantes-la-Jolie and Vernon - Giverny. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui, Transilien, Paris RER and SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Giverny. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Giverny. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Giverny is Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Giverny. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Giverny. The distance is around 482km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Giverny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 45m
€180($180)
4 times a week550km (342 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus4h 55m
€195($195)
4 times a week659km (409 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus5h 15m
€260($260)
4 times a week1,342km (834 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
4h 25m
€95($95)
hourly535km (333 miles)
Train4h 55m
€95($95)
5 times a day536km (333 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€43($43)
4 times a week529km (328 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus9h 50m
€46($46)
twice daily626km (389 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€87($87)
on demand482km (300 miles)

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Airports near Giverny

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

BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Giverny
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Giverny
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Giverny