How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Toulon, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Toulon is around 844km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Toulon → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nantes, plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes then Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier then Marseille and then to Toulon.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Toulon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Toulon is around 844km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Toulon. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Toulon. 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 7h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Toulon. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,115km (693 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Toulon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nantes, plane + 5 similar | 3h 45m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 844km (524 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 10m | €160($160) | twice daily | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5hrs | €170($170) | 5 times a day | 902km (560 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €185($185) | every 2 hours | 1,027km (638 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 10m | €280($280) | 5 times a day | 1,061km (659 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 35m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 1,232km (766 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 55m | €195($195) | twice a week | 1,258km (782 miles) |
| Train via Saumur | 8h 30m | €200($200) | once a week | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 15m | €73($73) | every 20 mins | 1,142km (710 miles) |
Drive | 10h 15m | €200($200) | on demand | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Toulon
Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Lasta
Train operators
Airports near Toulon
The following major airports near Toulon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Toulon
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Toulon
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Toulon