How to travel from Orange to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Orange and Saint-Nazaire is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Orange 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.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+
train
+

Bus and Train

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

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Orange 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 €61 ($61) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Orange and Saint-Nazaire is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 647km (402 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Orange and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Orange and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Orange and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 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 Orange and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Orange to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Orange to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€165($165)
5 times a day867km (538 miles)
Train to Avignon Centre, plane3h 35m
€155($155)
every 4 hours787km (489 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€150($150)
every 20 mins802km (499 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane5hrs
€170($170)
every 20 mins992km (617 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€170($170)
twice a week1,123km (698 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 10m
€61($61)
twice a week1,025km (637 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€170($170)
on demand935km (581 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Orange and Saint-Nazaire

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