How to travel from Alès to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Alès and Saint-Nazaire is around 751km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alès 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.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance864km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Alès 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 €70 ($70) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Alès and Saint-Nazaire is around 751km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Alès and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Alès and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Alès and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 864km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €570 ($570).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Alès to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
€205($205)
hourly751km (467 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 60m
€150($150)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€135($135)
hourly773km (480 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4hrs
€160($160)
once daily924km (574 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€570($570)
once daily1,209km (751 miles)
Train via Nimes7h 30m
€185($185)
once daily1,210km (752 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 20m
€70($70)
twice daily1,002km (622 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€155($155)
on demand864km (537 miles)

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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