How to travel from Orleans to Saint-Nazaire, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Saint-Nazaire

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Orleans to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€55($55)
3 times a week373km (232 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€180($180)
4 times a day373km (232 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane3h 60m
€200($200)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 15m
€32($32)
5 times a week397km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€70($70)
on demand389km (242 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