How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes, France

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Nantes is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes 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 NantesSaint-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance1,088km (676 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Nantes is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 775km (481 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Nantes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Nantes. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Raphaël and Nantes. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fréjus Gare Routière, Montpellier and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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-Raphaël and Nantes. The distance is around 1,088km (676 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€175($175)
every 3 hours871km (541 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly4h 25m
€160($160)
5 times a day876km (544 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€215($215)
4 times a week1,281km (796 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
€56($56)
4 times a week1,139km (707 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
€195($195)
on demand1,088km (676 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes