How to travel from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Marseille and Saint-Nazaire is around 759km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille 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-NazaireMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,050km (653 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Marseille 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 €65 ($65) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Marseille and Saint-Nazaire is around 759km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Marseille and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Marseille and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 1,050km (653 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Marseille to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 25m
€125($125)
5 times a day759km (471 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
€150($150)
5 times a day780km (485 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train4h 20m
€275($275)
5 times a day998km (620 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€140($140)
every 3 hours851km (529 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane5h 55m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,095km (680 miles)
Train
6h 60m
€180($180)
twice a week1,184km (736 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 30m
€65($65)
once daily1,074km (668 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€190($190)
on demand1,050km (653 miles)

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Airlines

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