The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
10฿
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
11฿
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
33 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
34 m
Trains on 28 Sept
52
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire will cost around 11฿ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 10฿.
On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 52 trains from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire, including 50 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
891312:00 PM0h33Nantes station12:33 PMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
89019:26 AM0h34Nantes station10:00 AMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
89319:00 PM0h34Nantes station9:34 PMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
89058:00 PM0h34Nantes station8:34 PMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
8580112:34 PM0h45Nantes station3:19 PMPenhoët10 ฿1One-way0 changes
891312:00 PM0h33Nantes station12:33 PMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
89213:00 PM0h33Nantes station3:33 PMSaint-Nazaire station11 ฿1One-way0 changes
89019:26 AM0h34Nantes station10:00 AMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
89319:00 PM0h34Nantes station9:34 PMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
89058:00 PM0h34Nantes station8:34 PMSaint-Nazaire station10 ฿1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Nantes to Saint-Nazaire train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Saint-Nazaire trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
858097 | On time 6:46 PM Nantes station | 0h54 | 7:40 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858097 | On time 6:46 PM Nantes station | 0h51 | 7:37 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858097 | On time 6:46 PM Nantes station | 0h57 | 7:43 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8905 | Delayed 6:40 PM 8:00 PMNantes station | 0h34 | 7:14 PM 7:14 PMSaint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858095 | 8:09 PM Nantes station | 0h37 | 8:46 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8931 | On time 9:00 PM Nantes station | 0h34 | 9:34 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858091 | 10:13 PM Nantes station | 0h40 | 10:53 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 28 September | |||||
858003 | 6:31 AM Nantes station | 0h45 | 7:16 AM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858003 | 6:31 AM Nantes station | 0h52 | 7:23 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858003 | 6:31 AM Nantes station | 0h48 | 7:19 AM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858055 | 7:09 AM Nantes station | 0h34 | 7:43 AM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858055 | 7:09 AM Nantes station | 0h36 | 7:45 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858005 | 7:34 AM Nantes station | 0h43 | 8:17 AM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858005 | 7:34 AM Nantes station | 0h49 | 8:23 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858005 | 7:34 AM Nantes station | 0h46 | 8:20 AM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858057 | 8:09 AM Nantes station | 0h36 | 8:45 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858057 | 8:09 AM Nantes station | 0h34 | 8:43 AM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858007 | 8:34 AM Nantes station | 0h45 | 9:19 AM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858007 | 8:34 AM Nantes station | 0h49 | 9:23 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858007 | 8:34 AM Nantes station | 0h42 | 9:16 AM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858059 | 9:09 AM Nantes station | 0h37 | 9:46 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8901 | 9:26 AM Nantes station | 0h34 | 10:00 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858061 | 10:15 AM Nantes station | 0h35 | 10:50 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858063 | 11:09 AM Nantes station | 0h35 | 11:44 AM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858009 | 11:34 AM Nantes station | 0h49 | 12:23 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858009 | 11:34 AM Nantes station | 0h45 | 12:19 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858009 | 11:34 AM Nantes station | 0h43 | 12:17 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
8913 | 12:00 PM Nantes station | 0h33 | 12:33 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858015 | 12:34 PM Nantes station | 0h42 | 1:16 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858015 | 12:34 PM Nantes station | 0h49 | 1:23 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858015 | 12:34 PM Nantes station | 0h45 | 1:19 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858067 | 1:09 PM Nantes station | 0h35 | 1:44 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858017 | 1:34 PM Nantes station | 0h43 | 2:17 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858017 | 1:34 PM Nantes station | 0h45 | 2:19 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858017 | 1:34 PM Nantes station | 0h49 | 2:23 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858011 | 2:34 PM Nantes station | 0h45 | 3:19 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858011 | 2:34 PM Nantes station | 0h42 | 3:16 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858011 | 2:34 PM Nantes station | 0h49 | 3:23 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8921+ 858024 | 3:00 PM Nantes station | 1h38 | 4:38 PM La Croix de Méan | 1 change | |
8921+ 858024 | 3:00 PM Nantes station | 1h36 | 4:36 PM Penhoët | 1 change | |
8921 | 3:00 PM Nantes station | 0h33 | 3:33 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858073 | 4:09 PM Nantes station | 0h35 | 4:44 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858023 | 4:36 PM Nantes station | 0h41 | 5:17 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858023 | 4:36 PM Nantes station | 0h43 | 5:19 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858023 | 4:36 PM Nantes station | 0h47 | 5:23 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858075 | 5:09 PM Nantes station | 0h35 | 5:44 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858025 | 5:34 PM Nantes station | 0h42 | 6:16 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858025 | 5:34 PM Nantes station | 0h45 | 6:19 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858025 | 5:34 PM Nantes station | 0h49 | 6:23 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858077 | 6:06 PM Nantes station | 0h38 | 6:44 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858027 | 6:38 PM Nantes station | 0h43 | 7:21 PM La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858027 | 6:38 PM Nantes station | 0h49 | 7:27 PM Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858027 | 6:38 PM Nantes station | 0h45 | 7:23 PM Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Trains from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire run on average 28 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 9฿ but you can travel from only 3฿ by coach.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 33m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price 9฿ |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 1:45 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF Aléop from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire trainsTER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF Aléop trains will get you between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire from 3฿. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nantes to Saint-Nazaire train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saint-Nazaire, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire
Most Nantes to Saint-Nazaire trains use the Gare de Nantes to Saint-Nazaire station pair, with some services arriving at Penhoët. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Saint-Nazaire train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nantes station do trains to Saint-Nazaire leave from?
Getting to Gare de Nantes from Nantes city centre
Gare de Nantes train station facilities and services
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Getting to Chantenay from Nantes city centre
Chantenay is 3 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Chantenay train station facilities and services
Chantenay has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chantenay.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chantenay.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chantenay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chantenay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chantenay.
Which Saint-Nazaire station do trains from Nantes arrive at?
Getting to Saint-Nazaire from Saint-Nazaire city centre
Saint-Nazaire train station facilities and services
Saint-Nazaire has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Skipper, Le Ponton
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Nazaire. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Saint-Nazaire. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Saint-Nazaire: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Saint-Nazaire: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Nazaire: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Saint-Nazaire, Hotel Aquilon, Comfort Hotel de l'Europe Saint Nazaire.
Getting to Penhoët from Saint-Nazaire city centre
Penhoët train station facilities and services
Penhoët has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Penhoët.
Getting to La Croix de Méan from Saint-Nazaire city centre
La Croix de Méan is 1 km from Saint-Nazaire city centre. Public transport options include:
La Croix de Méan train station facilities and services
La Croix de Méan has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at La Croix de Méan.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at La Croix de Méan.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at La Croix de Méan: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at La Croix de Méan: Bike Parking.

