How to travel from Lille to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Lille and Saint-Nazaire is around 575km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille 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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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byVolotea+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance654km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Lille 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 €49 ($49) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Lille and Saint-Nazaire is around 575km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lille and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Lille and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Lille to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 1h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lille to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into St-Nazaire (SNR).

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 Lille and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 654km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Lille to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 60m
€150($150)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
€225($225)
hourly649km (403 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 10m
€250($250)
every 3 hours758km (471 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€135($135)
twice a week679km (422 miles)
Train via Nantes5h 50m
€120($120)
once daily757km (470 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9hrs
€49($49)
5 times a day674km (419 miles)
Bus to Laval, Train10h 15m
€53($53)
once a week755km (469 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€120($120)
on demand654km (407 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