How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire is around 590km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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-NazaireClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Moulins sur Allier then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance590km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand 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 €43 ($43) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire is around 590km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Moulins sur Allier and Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 590km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
€195($195)
every 3 hours811km (504 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train4h 35m
€320($320)
every 3 hours920km (572 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€155($155)
every 4 hours850km (528 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€140($140)
every 20 mins634km (394 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 15m
€43($43)
every 20 mins614km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand590km (367 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