The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire by bus, plane, train 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 → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to St-Nazaire (SNR).
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Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 710km (441 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 908km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 735km (457 miles) |
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 3h 50m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 757km (470 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €120($120) | twice daily | 835km (519 miles) |
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 50m | €150($150) | twice daily | 1,026km (637 miles) |
Train | 9h 35m | €495($495) | once a week | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 30m | €61($61) | twice daily | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €165($165) | on demand | 908km (564 miles) |
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