How to travel from Calais to Saint-Nazaire, France
The distance between Calais and Saint-Nazaire is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais 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 → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Lille Europe, Fly
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to St-Nazaire (SNR).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train via Lille Flandres
Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to St Nazaire.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Saint-Nazaire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais 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 €49 ($49) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Calais and Saint-Nazaire is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Calais and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6hrs, 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 Calais and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Calais and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Saint-Nazaire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Lille Europe, Fly + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 684km (425 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 757km (471 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5hrs | €265($265) | 4 times a week | 866km (538 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €150($150) | twice a week | 781km (486 miles) |
| Train | 6hrs | €130($130) | twice a week | 748km (465 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 45m | €67($67) | once daily | 769km (478 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 15m | €49($49) | 4 times a week | 794km (493 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €115($115) | on demand | 649km (403 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