How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-NazaireLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
€29($29)
every 3 hours175km (109 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 25m
€35($35)
5 times a week195km (121 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€21($21)
on demand117km (73 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