How to travel from Arcachon to Saint-Nazaire, France
The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon 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-Nazaire → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€44($44)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 480km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Saint-Nazaire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | €255($255) | hourly | 1,129km (702 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 35m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 5h 45m | €250($250) | every 3 hours | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €110($110) | once a week | 642km (399 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 5h 40m | €72($72) | 4 times a day | 457km (284 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €44($44) | every 3 hours | 479km (298 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus | 7h 5m | €39($39) | 5 times a week | 507km (315 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €86($86) | on demand | 480km (298 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.
Montoir Airport (SNR)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire