How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Belfort is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort 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 BelfortSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Paris and then to Montbéliard.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance877km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Belfort is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 683km (425 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Belfort. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Belfort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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-Nazaire and Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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-Nazaire and Belfort. The distance is around 877km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Belfort

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
€145($145)
hourly842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€140($140)
hourly945km (587 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 40m
€365($365)
5 times a day1,021km (634 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 50m
€185($185)
every 4 hours989km (615 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€165($165)
every 4 hours904km (561 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 5m
€285($285)
every 20 mins868km (539 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
€86($86)
twice daily961km (597 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus18h 20m
€90($90)
twice daily1,262km (784 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€160($160)
on demand877km (545 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort