How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire 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 Saint-NazaireAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,036km (644 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 728km (452 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Aix TGV and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into St-Nazaire (SNR).

The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 1,036km (644 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 30m
€105($105)
5 times a day754km (469 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€125($125)
5 times a day776km (482 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train4h 25m
€250($250)
5 times a day993km (617 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€155($155)
once daily855km (531 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
€155($155)
every 4 hours1,036km (644 miles)
Train
7hrs
€185($185)
twice a week1,180km (733 miles)
Bus and Train
14hrs
€67($67)
every 20 mins1,103km (686 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€185($185)
on demand1,036km (644 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Saint-Nazaire

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

SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire