How to travel from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Nantes and Saint-Raphaël is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance1,088km (676 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Nantes and Saint-Raphaël is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 775km (481 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Nantes and Saint-Raphaël by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Nantes and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Montpellier and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,088km (676 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Nantes to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 30m
€175($175)
every 3 hours871km (541 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train3h 60m
€160($160)
5 times a day874km (543 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train4h 30m
€190($190)
once daily1,013km (629 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€210($210)
every 3 hours1,077km (669 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 55m
€215($215)
once daily1,288km (800 miles)
Train via Saumur8h 30m
€230($230)
once a week1,319km (820 miles)
Bus
15h 5m
€61($61)
4 times a week1,161km (721 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
€195($195)
on demand1,088km (676 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

The following major airports near Saint-Raphaël offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël