How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Paris, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Paris is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Paris by train, 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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2 similiar routes

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Train via Nantes

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Paris

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Paris by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Paris is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Paris is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Paris. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 5m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Paris. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Paris

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€180($180)
hourly474km (295 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 55m
€195($195)
every 4 hours583km (362 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly4h 15m
€255($255)
hourly1,267km (787 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
3hrs
€81($81)
hourly448km (278 miles)
Train3h 5m
€80($80)
5 times a day448km (278 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€79($79)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris