How to travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

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Compare train and bus for Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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$12

Average price

$5

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$14

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1h 10m

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40m

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1h 17m

Average total duration

47m

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1h 1m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Saint-Nazaire take longer:

Bus takes on average 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire among Omio's users.

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from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

How to get from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TER858049
    10:34 AM0h50
    Nantes station
    11:24 AMLa Croix de Méan
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51403
    4:20 PM0h55
    Nantes
    5:15 PMSaint-Nazaire, Gare SNCF
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8913
    12:00 PM0h33
    Nantes station
    12:33 PMSaint-Nazaire station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER858049
    10:34 AM0h52
    Nantes station
    11:26 AMPenhoët
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858049
    10:34 AM0h55
    Nantes station
    11:29 AMSaint-Nazaire station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858063
    11:09 AM0h35
    Nantes station
    11:44 AMSaint-Nazaire station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

Travel to Saint-Nazaire easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Saint-Nazaire take longer:

Bus takes on average 47m.

The distance from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Saint-Nazaire station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Saint-Nazaire, Gare SNCF.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saint-Nazaire by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF to go to Saint-Nazaire by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 23 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Pornic, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Rennes, Angers. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Nazaire and these popular destinations at a great price.
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