How to travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire, France
The distance between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 40min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint-Nazaire → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration40min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€12($12)
+ 1 othersTaxi
Take a taxi to Saint-Nazaire.
- Duration48min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€160($160)
Taxi de Nantes
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 40min.
The distance between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)
It takes around 40min to get from Nantes and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes around 40min and will set you back approx €12 ($12).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 40min.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, 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 Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 40min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 40min.
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 Nantes and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 65km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Saint-Nazaire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 40min | €12($12) | hourly | 63km (39 miles) |
Taxi | 48min | €160($160) | on demand | 65km (41 miles) |
Drive | 48min | €12($12) | on demand | 65km (41 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.
Montoir Airport (SNR)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire