The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Saint-Nazaire takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Nazaire. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Saint-Nazaire. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Saint-Nazaire at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Nazaire? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Saint-Nazaire station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Nazaire station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Nazaire train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Saint-Nazaire is 266.7 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to St Nazaire via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 6h 22m.