How to travel from Nimes to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Nimes and Saint-Nazaire is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Nimes and Saint-Nazaire is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (397 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Nimes and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 6h 50m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Nimes and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Nimes and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €560 ($560).

How do I get from Nimes to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Nimes to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly + 3 similar
3hrs
€195($195)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane3h 25m
€140($140)
once daily858km (533 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€125($125)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 30m
€150($150)
once daily875km (544 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€560($560)
once daily1,161km (721 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 55m
€175($175)
once daily1,161km (722 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 5m
€60($60)
every 20 mins953km (592 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€170($170)
on demand935km (581 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