How to travel from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-NazaireMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance887km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (389 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 887km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Montpellier to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 45m
€115($115)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 5m
€165($165)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€135($135)
every 3 hours787km (489 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€180($180)
once daily1,203km (747 miles)
Train via Nantes7h 25m
€610($610)
once daily1,211km (752 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 15m
€54($54)
once daily899km (559 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand887km (551 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