How to travel from Bordeaux to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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-NazaireBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux 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 €32 ($32) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Bordeaux to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€245($245)
hourly1,085km (674 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€135($135)
every 4 hours797km (495 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€61($61)
4 times a day399km (248 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€33($33)
5 times a day421km (261 miles)
Bus to Nantes Haluchère, Train5hrs
€32($32)
once daily395km (246 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€74($74)
on demand412km (256 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