How to travel from Toulon to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Toulon and Saint-Nazaire is around 823km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Toulon to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,115km (693 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Toulon and Saint-Nazaire is around 823km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Toulon and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8hrs, 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 Toulon and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Toulon and Saint-Nazaire. 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 Toulon to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Toulon to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 5 similar
3hrs
€135($135)
5 times a day823km (511 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€155($155)
5 times a day844km (525 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 60m
€280($280)
5 times a day1,062km (660 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane5hrs
€185($185)
every 3 hours1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane5h 60m
€155($155)
every 3 hours918km (570 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 35m
€220($220)
every 3 hours1,233km (766 miles)
Train
8hrs
€195($195)
twice a week1,251km (778 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 55m
€68($68)
twice daily1,130km (702 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€200($200)
on demand1,115km (693 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Saint-Nazaire

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

SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire