How to travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Paris and Saint-Nazaire is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Paris 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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Fly

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Paris 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 €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Paris and Saint-Nazaire is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Paris and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Saint-Nazaire with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Paris and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Saint-Nazaire. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at St-Nazaire (SNR) - via Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Paris to Saint-Nazaire. There is however a flight that goes via Nantes (NTE). This services will take at least 2h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Paris to Saint-Nazaire typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Paris and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Paris to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 5m
€160($160)
every 15 mins453km (282 miles)
Plane and Train2h 40m
€180($180)
hourly475km (295 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train3h 50m
€205($205)
every 3 hours583km (363 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€82($82)
hourly448km (278 miles)
Train to St Nazaire3h 40m
€80($80)
5 times a day448km (278 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€36($36)
5 times a day452km (281 miles)
Bus to Nantes Le Cardo, Train7h 55m
€31($31)
6 times a week536km (333 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€79($79)
on demand438km (272 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