How to travel from Menton to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Menton and Saint-Nazaire is around 875km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Menton to Saint-Nazaire by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cannes then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Tours then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €530($530)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,239km (770 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Menton to Saint-Nazaire by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Menton and Saint-Nazaire is around 875km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 850km (528 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Menton and Saint-Nazaire by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Châtelet les Halles and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Menton and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Menton and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Menton to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Menton to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Menton and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 1,239km (770 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Menton to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
€140($140)
every 30 mins875km (544 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€150($150)
hourly896km (557 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
€185($185)
every 3 hours1,101km (684 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 45m
€240($240)
twice a week1,446km (899 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon10hrs
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,445km (898 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles10h 15m
€235($235)
twice a week1,431km (889 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
15h 15m
€530($530)
once daily1,318km (819 miles)
Bus and Train19hrs
€61($61)
twice a week1,332km (828 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
€220($220)
on demand1,239km (770 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