How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Nancy, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nancy is around 783km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nancy 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance811km (504 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) 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 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nancy is around 783km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Nancy. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv, Paris Nord and Paris-Est. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Nancy. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 811km (504 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
€200($200)
hourly937km (582 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 30m
€315($315)
hourly1,265km (786 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€265($265)
twice a week783km (486 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 25h 40m
€145($145)
5 times a day785km (488 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€57($57)
every 20 mins814km (506 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus13h 50m
€53($53)
twice daily927km (576 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€145($145)
on demand811km (504 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy