How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Nantes, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Nantes is around 831km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Nantes by ferry, 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-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Aéroport Hyeres then fly from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière Toulon then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nantes.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,089km (676 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Nantes by ferry, train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Nantes is around 831km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint-Tropez and Nantes by ferry, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Nantes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure and Marseille St Charles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Tropez and Nantes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 40m, 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-Tropez and Nantes. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière Toulon, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

ZOU! Var, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Nantes. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 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-Tropez and Nantes. The distance is around 1,089km (676 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Nantes is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Nantes

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€215($215)
twice daily831km (516 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane4h 30m
€150($150)
twice daily891km (554 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane5h 10m
€155($155)
twice daily890km (553 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane6h 5m
€200($200)
twice daily1,097km (681 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€325($325)
3 times a week1,316km (818 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€62($62)
twice daily1,136km (706 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€145($145)
on demand1,089km (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