How to travel from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire by 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-NazaireLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2hrs, 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 Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
1h 60m
€57($57)
every 2 hours247km (154 miles)
Train2hrs
€55($55)
once daily247km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€43($43)
on demand239km (149 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire

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