The distance between Lyon and Saint-Nazaire is around 632km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon 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-Nazaire → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.
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Take the train to Le Mans then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon 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 €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Lyon and Saint-Nazaire is around 632km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Lyon and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lyon and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 738km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 50m | €120($120) | hourly | 632km (393 miles) |
Train via Le Mans + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 866km (538 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €140($140) | every 20 mins | 866km (538 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 40m | €48($48) | every 20 mins | 779km (484 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €135($135) | on demand | 738km (459 miles) |
Air Cairo
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.