How to travel from Colmar to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Colmar and Saint-Nazaire is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar 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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Train to St Louis, plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance955km (593 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Colmar 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 €65 ($65) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Colmar and Saint-Nazaire is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (448 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Colmar and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Colmar and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Colmar and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 955km (593 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Colmar to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Colmar to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Louis, plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
€120($120)
hourly837km (520 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€155($155)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€165($165)
twice a week959km (596 miles)
Train via Strasbourg6hrs
€185($185)
once daily968km (602 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 35m
€65($65)
5 times a week1,101km (684 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€170($170)
on demand955km (593 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