How to travel from Nice to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Nice and Saint-Nazaire is around 850km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice 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.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,208km (751 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Nice 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 €56 ($56) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Nice and Saint-Nazaire is around 850km (528 miles).

It takes around 3hrs to get from Nice and Saint-Nazaire by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Châtelet les Halles and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 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 Nice and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Nice to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into St-Nazaire (SNR).

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 Nice and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 1,208km (751 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Nice to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Nice to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 35m
€135($135)
every 15 mins850km (528 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€145($145)
hourly871km (541 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 10m
€235($235)
twice a week1,422km (884 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon9h 30m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,421km (883 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles9h 40m
€230($230)
twice a week1,407km (874 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16h 35m
€74($74)
once daily1,279km (795 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, train18h 15m
€56($56)
twice a week1,306km (812 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
€215($215)
on demand1,208km (751 miles)

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Airlines

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