How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 60m.

8 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeSaint-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 Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Marseille St Charles then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,151km (715 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 772km (480 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire then take a taxi to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,151km (715 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6hrs
€330($330)
once daily1,113km (692 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€285($285)
once daily1,010km (628 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus6h 45m
€320($320)
once daily1,215km (755 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Taxi4h 60m
€225($225)
every 20 mins885km (550 miles)
Train
9h 10m
€360($360)
twice a week1,389km (863 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€300($300)
every 20 mins1,340km (832 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus15h 30m
€160($160)
every 20 mins1,219km (757 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€205($205)
on demand1,151km (715 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge