How to travel from Tours to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Tours and Saint-Nazaire is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tours 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 via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to St-Nazaire (SNR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Tours 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 €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Tours and Saint-Nazaire is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Tours and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tours and Saint-Nazaire with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Tours and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Tours and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to St-Nazaire (SNR). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Tours and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Tours to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
2h 15m
€40($40)
every 4 hours259km (161 miles)
Train2h 30m
€40($40)
4 times a week258km (161 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 25m
€165($165)
every 4 hours259km (161 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 55m
€27($27)
4 times a day281km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€50($50)
on demand275km (171 miles)

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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