How to travel from Cassis to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Cassis and Saint-Nazaire is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cassis 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.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,082km (672 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cassis and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Cassis 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 €69 ($69) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Cassis and Saint-Nazaire is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Cassis and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cassis to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Cassis and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cassis and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cassis to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castellane/Toulon, Saint-Charles and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Cassis and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Cassis and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cassis and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Cassis to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Cassis to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Cassis and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 1,082km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cassis to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cassis and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Cassis to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3hrs
€135($135)
5 times a day793km (493 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
€280($280)
5 times a day1,032km (641 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane5h 35m
€150($150)
every 3 hours885km (550 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€195($195)
every 3 hours1,075km (668 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 40m
€155($155)
5 times a day814km (506 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€185($185)
twice a week1,210km (752 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 10m
€69($69)
once daily1,100km (683 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€195($195)
on demand1,082km (672 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