How to travel from Carcassonne to Saint-Nazaire, France
The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€210($210)
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Train via Bordeaux St Jean
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€155($155)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Nantes - Airport then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne 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 €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Saint-Nazaire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €210($210) | hourly | 609km (379 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 3h 40m | €125($125) | hourly | 631km (392 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 3h 60m | €155($155) | twice daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean + 1 similar | 7h 5m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 934km (580 miles) |
| Train | 7h 50m | €110($110) | 4 times a day | 746km (464 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | €55($55) | 3 times a week | 780km (485 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 10h 15m | €48($48) | once daily | 738km (458 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €135($135) | on demand | 740km (460 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