How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 39min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nantes → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Nantes.
- Duration39min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€11($11)
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Take a taxi to Nantes.
- Duration47min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€150($150)
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+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 39min.
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)
It takes around 39min to get from Saint-Nazaire and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes is to take the train which takes around 39min and will set you back approx €11 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes. It typically takes around 39min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 39min.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 39min, 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes. instead which will take 39min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes. instead which will take 39min.
The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) 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-Nazaire and Nantes. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 39min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Nantes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 39min | €11($11) | hourly | 63km (39 miles) |
Taxi | 47min | €150($150) | on demand | 63km (39 miles) |
Drive | 47min | €12($12) | on demand | 63km (39 miles) |
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Airports near Nantes
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Nantes
Montoir Airport (SNR)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Nantes
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Nantes