How to travel from Arles to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Arles and Saint-Nazaire is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles 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 Montpellier Sud De France, Fly

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • 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.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance962km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Arles 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 €61 ($61) 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 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Arles and Saint-Nazaire is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666km (414 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Arles and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arles and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Arles and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Arles and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Arles to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly + 3 similar
2h 45m
€215($215)
5 times a day729km (453 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 10m
€150($150)
5 times a day751km (467 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4hrs
€155($155)
5 times a day866km (538 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€160($160)
twice daily865km (537 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€185($185)
twice a week1,129km (702 miles)
Train via Nimes7h 25m
€570($570)
once daily1,202km (747 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 20m
€61($61)
every 20 mins989km (615 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€175($175)
on demand962km (598 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