How to travel from Besançon to Saint-Nazaire, France
The distance between Besançon and Saint-Nazaire is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Besançon 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 → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane
Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€175($175)
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Train
Take the train to Dijon, Paris Gare De Lyon then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€195($195)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus to Paris, train
Take the bus to Paris and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€57($57)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Saint-Nazaire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Besançon 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 €56 ($56) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Besançon and Saint-Nazaire is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Besançon and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Besançon and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 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 Besançon and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 791km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Saint-Nazaire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 4 similar | 3h 55m | €175($175) | every 2 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
| Train to Strasbourg, plane | 4h 50m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train to Mouchard, plane | 5h 35m | €210($210) | once daily | 892km (555 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane | 6h 45m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 1,053km (655 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €195($195) | hourly | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train via Dijon | 7h 30m | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 772km (480 miles) |
Bus to Paris, train + 1 similar | 11h 25m | €57($57) | 5 times a week | 870km (540 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 35m | €56($56) | 6 times a week | 861km (535 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €140($140) | on demand | 791km (491 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