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How to get fromCherbourg to Saint-Nazaireby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Saint-Nazaire by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Le Mans

    best
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Nantes to St Nazairetrain train Ter
    6h 22m
    €89–184

  2. Drive 318.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cherbourg to Saint-Nazairecar car 318.1 km
    4h 11m
    €49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Gare de Redon to Gare de Saint-Nazairebus bus 305
    6h 23m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazairebus bus
    6h 41m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Redon to Savenaytrain train Ter
    7h 14m
    €70–146

Cherbourg to Saint-Nazaire by train

Calendar88Weekly Trains
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Saint-Nazaire, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to St Nazaire via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Saint-Nazaire via Rennes - Bus Station and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 41m.

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