How to travel from Avignon to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Avignon and Saint-Nazaire is around 759km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Avignon 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 Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance963km (599 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Avignon 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 €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Avignon and Saint-Nazaire is around 759km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Avignon and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon 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 Avignon and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Avignon and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon 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 3h 10m.

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 Avignon and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 963km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Avignon to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Avignon to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 4 similar
2h 35m
€140($140)
5 times a day813km (505 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 5m
€145($145)
5 times a day835km (519 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€135($135)
5 times a day826km (513 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 20m
€150($150)
every 4 hours759km (472 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane4h 30m
€165($165)
5 times a day1,016km (631 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€170($170)
twice a week1,091km (678 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 15m
€59($59)
twice a week995km (619 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€175($175)
on demand963km (599 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