How to travel from Metz to Saint-Nazaire, France

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.

8 routes found

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.

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Train to Champagne-Ardenne, plane

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.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo and then to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance759km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Saint-Nazaire

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Metz to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Champagne-Ardenne, plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€255($255)
twice daily739km (459 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€195($195)
4 times a day933km (580 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 45m
€175($175)
4 times a day1,047km (651 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 55m
€515($515)
hourly1,134km (704 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€145($145)
twice a week768km (477 miles)
Bus
13h 5m
€32($32)
once daily884km (550 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 25m
€53($53)
6 times a week863km (536 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand759km (472 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