How to travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Paris to Saint-Nazaire

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Saint-Nazaire among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €358.

Distance: 236 miles (380 km)

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Driving

€82

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€45

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€358

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€116

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 24m

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Fastest

2h 54m

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30m

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6h 36m

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6h 6m

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30m

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4h 21m

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2h 21m

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4h 29m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.3kg

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire

Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Saint-Nazaire, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Saint-Nazaire costing on average €82.

A bus is €314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Saint-Nazaire costing on average €358.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Saint-Nazaire take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 6h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Saint-Nazaire including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Saint-Nazaire among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 35m faster (2h 54m by train vs 4h 29m by car) and roughly €35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€82 vs €116). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Saint-Nazaire

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8807+TER858011
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8807+TER858011
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7530
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8901
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8921
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8807+TER858011
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7500
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7508
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7504
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Saint-Nazaire.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Saint-Nazaire including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Saint-Nazaire costing on average €82.

A bus is €314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Saint-Nazaire costing on average €358.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Saint-Nazaire take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 6h 36m.

The distance from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is approximately 236 miles (380 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Saint-Nazaire is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Saint-Nazaire:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Saint-Nazaire station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Porte Maillot and arrive in Saint-Nazaire, Gare SNCF.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Saint-Nazaire, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Saint-Nazaire by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saint-Nazaire by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa to go to Saint-Nazaire by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Saint-Nazaire with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Saint-Nazaire often also extend their vacation to go to Nantes, Pornic, Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Nantes station. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Nazaire and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Saint-Nazaire to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore the main attractions and enjoy the maritime heritage of Saint-Nazaire, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
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