How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Nazaire, France
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire is around 617km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 → Saint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train
Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Bordeaux St Jean
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€135($135)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nantes then take the train to St Nazaire.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 €49 ($49) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire is around 617km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Nazaire is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 617km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Nazaire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | €120($120) | hourly | 1,201km (746 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,208km (750 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), train | 5h 30m | €250($250) | every 3 hours | 1,263km (785 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | €195($195) | twice a week | 1,251km (778 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €135($135) | 5 times a day | 807km (501 miles) |
| Train | 7h 10m | €90($90) | 4 times a day | 620km (385 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | €66($66) | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
| Bus to Nantes Haluchère, Train | 10hrs | €49($49) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | €110($110) | on demand | 617km (383 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.
Montoir Airport (SNR)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire