How to travel from Vézelay to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Vézelay 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Bercy then Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gares then take the train to Nantes and then to St Nazaire.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance607km (377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Vézelay 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 €59 ($59) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sermizelles Vézelay, Paris Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Nantes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Saint-Nazaire is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Vézelay to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 40m
€215($215)
once a week701km (436 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane6h 50m
€230($230)
once a week810km (503 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 30m
€215($215)
once a week959km (596 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€115($115)
once a week674km (419 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€95($95)
once a week573km (356 miles)
Bus to Paris, train9h 40m
€59($59)
twice daily671km (417 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€110($110)
on demand607km (377 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