The distance between Metz and Saint-Nazaire is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz 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 → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.
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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to St Nazaire.
Take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo and then to Gare SNCF.
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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 Metz to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Metz and Saint-Nazaire is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (407 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Metz and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 13h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Le Cardo and Place Jollan de Clerville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 5m.
Union Ivkoni and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Metz and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Metz and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 759km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Champagne-Ardenne, plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | €255($255) | twice daily | 739km (459 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 933km (580 miles) |
Train to Strasbourg, plane | 4h 45m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Train to Luxembourg, plane | 4h 55m | €515($515) | hourly | 1,134km (704 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | €145($145) | twice a week | 768km (477 miles) |
Bus | 13h 5m | €32($32) | once daily | 884km (550 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 25m | €53($53) | 6 times a week | 863km (536 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €135($135) | on demand | 759km (472 miles) |
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The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.