How to travel from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Cannes and Saint-Nazaire is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire by plane, 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-NazaireCannes if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,180km (734 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Cannes and Saint-Nazaire is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Cannes and Saint-Nazaire by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Cannes and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cannes and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into St-Nazaire (SNR).

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 Cannes and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 1,180km (734 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Cannes to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 45m
€145($145)
hourly866km (538 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€145($145)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€165($165)
4 times a day969km (602 miles)
Train
9h 5m
€225($225)
twice a week1,376km (855 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 15m
€59($59)
twice a week1,261km (784 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€210($210)
on demand1,180km (734 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