How to travel from Grenoble to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Grenoble 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-NazaireGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €490($490)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
train
+

Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance841km (523 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Grenoble 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 €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 841km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €490 ($490).

How do I get from Grenoble to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Grenoble to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
€200($200)
every 4 hours703km (437 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€175($175)
every 4 hours725km (450 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€490($490)
once a week997km (620 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu9h 40m
€125($125)
4 times a week852km (529 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 15m
€54($54)
every 20 mins884km (549 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand841km (523 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Grenoble and Saint-Nazaire

Airlines

Bus companies

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