How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Nice, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nice is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Air Corsica

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,207km (750 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nice

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nice is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Nice. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Nazaire and Nice. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Nazaire to Nice. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Nazaire to Nice typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 1,207km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Nice

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
€255($255)
every 15 mins978km (608 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€145($145)
hourly871km (541 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 30m
€230($230)
every 4 hours1,424km (885 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 35m
€230($230)
twice a week1,414km (878 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
16h 15m
€75($75)
once daily1,283km (798 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus18h 20m
€56($56)
twice a week1,305km (811 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
€215($215)
on demand1,207km (750 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice