The distance between Brest and Saint-Nazaire is around 273km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint-Nazaire → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
Take the bus to Nantes - Airport then take the train to St Nazaire.
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There are several options for getting from Brest to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).
The distance between Brest and Saint-Nazaire is around 273km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Brest and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brest and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brest and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 273km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €62($62) | once daily | 418km (260 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 10m | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €49($49) | on demand | 273km (169 miles) |
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.