How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes

There are 2 options to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes including taking a train and bus.

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

The distance from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes is approximately 30 miles (49 km).

The average frequency per day from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes is:

• Around 27 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Nazaire and Nantes 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 Saint-Nazaire to Nantes:

• Trains mostly depart from Saint-Nazaire station and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Saint-Nazaire, Gare SNCF and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF Aléop, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 22 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF Aléop, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).

Omio customers who travel from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.

Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.