How to travel from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire, France

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.

7 routes found

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-NazaireChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €495($495)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance908km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Chamonix to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€150($150)
4 times a day735km (457 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train3h 50m
€175($175)
4 times a day757km (470 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
€120($120)
twice daily835km (519 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 50m
€150($150)
twice daily1,026km (637 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€495($495)
once a week1,025km (637 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 30m
€61($61)
twice daily1,031km (641 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€165($165)
on demand908km (564 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