The distance between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Orleans 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-Nazaire → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Nazaire.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to St-Nazaire (SNR).
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans 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 €32 ($32) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Orleans and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 3h 40m.
SNCF run train services between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Orleans and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | €55($55) | 3 times a week | 373km (232 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 373km (232 miles) |
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 3h 60m | €200($200) | hourly | 600km (373 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 15m | €32($32) | 5 times a week | 397km (247 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €70($70) | on demand | 389km (242 miles) |
Air Corsica
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.