How to travel from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. 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 Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nantes - Gare SNCF Sud then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance284km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Nantes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 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 Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Poitiers to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€75($75)
every 4 hours360km (224 miles)
Bus and Train
4hrs
€13($13)
twice daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€51($51)
on demand284km (176 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