How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Raphaël is around 935km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-RaphaëlSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance1,152km (716 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Raphaël is around 935km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 821km (510 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Raphaël by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Marseille St Charles. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,152km (716 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 5m
€155($155)
every 3 hours935km (581 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 35m
€170($170)
5 times a day937km (582 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 10m
€170($170)
once daily1,076km (668 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 35m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,140km (708 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
€220($220)
twice a week1,351km (839 miles)
Train via Saumur9hrs
€230($230)
once a week1,382km (859 miles)
Train and Bus
15h 40m
€68($68)
4 times a week1,225km (761 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
€205($205)
on demand1,152km (716 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël