How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg is around 788km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg 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 StrasbourgSaint-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 Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Place Jollan de Clerville and then to Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg is around 788km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place Jollan de Clerville and Le Cardo. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Lila Loire-Atlantique and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Strasbourg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 35m
€110($110)
hourly788km (490 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€140($140)
twice daily929km (577 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€38($38)
6 times a week1,049km (652 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 30m
€63($63)
6 times a week1,029km (639 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€165($165)
on demand916km (569 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg