How to travel from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Nazaire is around 712km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Tours then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance874km (543 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Nazaire is around 712km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Annecy and Saint-Nazaire by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy 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 Annecy and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Annecy and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 874km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Annecy to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
€140($140)
twice daily712km (442 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
€160($160)
hourly720km (447 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 35m
€115($115)
twice daily733km (456 miles)
Train
7hrs
€160($160)
twice a week1,012km (629 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€345($345)
once daily911km (566 miles)
Bus and Train12h 40m
€59($59)
every 20 mins918km (571 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€155($155)
on demand874km (543 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