How to travel from Bayonne to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire is around 586km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bayonne 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-NazaireBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Bayonne 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 €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire is around 586km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (264 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Bayonne to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Bayonne to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€215($215)
hourly1,196km (743 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train4h 30m
€120($120)
hourly1,224km (761 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 10m
€250($250)
every 3 hours1,251km (778 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€90($90)
4 times a day597km (371 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
€40($40)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux, train9h 5m
€43($43)
5 times a week665km (413 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand597km (371 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