How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Cassis is around 808km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis 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 CassisSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Air Corsica

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Marseille.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cassis.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,081km (672 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Cassis

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Cassis is around 808km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Cassis by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Cassis, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Cassis. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Marseille St Charles and Cassis. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Cassis. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Cassis. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cassis. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Nazaire and Cassis. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS).

The closest major airport to Cassis is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Cassis. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Cassis. The distance is around 1,081km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Cassis

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Cassis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
3h 35m
€285($285)
5 times a day871km (541 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€155($155)
5 times a day808km (502 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 10m
€155($155)
twice daily947km (589 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€165($165)
5 times a day863km (536 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€280($280)
5 times a day1,026km (637 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 40m
€195($195)
every 2 hours1,069km (664 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€190($190)
twice a week1,220km (758 miles)
Train via Saumur8hrs
€185($185)
once a week1,247km (775 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 50m
€70($70)
once daily1,101km (684 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€195($195)
on demand1,081km (672 miles)

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Airports near Cassis

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Cassis
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Cassis
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Cassis