How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Honfleur, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Honfleur 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 HonfleurSaint-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 Honfleur.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF, Rennes then Caen and then to Honfleur: Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then Le Mans and then to Mezidon then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Honfleur.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance372km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Honfleur 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 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Honfleur is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur, 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

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur. We recommend that you drive to Honfleur. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Honfleur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF, Rennes and Caen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Lila Loire-Atlantique, SNCF Bus, FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m 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 Honfleur. 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 Honfleur. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Honfleur is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Honfleur. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Honfleur is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Honfleur

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Honfleur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€195($195)
4 times a week661km (411 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus5h 15m
€245($245)
every 3 hours1,250km (777 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€45($45)
once daily372km (231 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
4h 45m
€84($84)
5 times a day453km (281 miles)
Bus and Train7h 35m
€55($55)
twice daily477km (296 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus7h 50m
€30($30)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€67($67)
on demand372km (231 miles)

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Airports near Honfleur

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Honfleur
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Honfleur
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Honfleur