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.
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.
👋 Also check out Saint-Nazaire → Toulon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to St-Nazaire (SNR).
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 5 similar | 3hrs | €135($135) | 5 times a day | 823km (511 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 844km (525 miles) |
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 60m | €280($280) | 5 times a day | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Train to Nice Ville, plane | 5hrs | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5h 60m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 918km (570 miles) |
Train to Nice Ville, plane | 6h 35m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Train | 8hrs | €195($195) | twice a week | 1,251km (778 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 55m | €68($68) | twice daily | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Drive | 10h 15m | €200($200) | on demand | 1,115km (693 miles) |
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