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Escal'Atlantic
Interactive museum inside the submarine base exploring ocean liners, port life and Saint-Nazaire's transatlantic story.
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
37
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 £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 37 trains that leave Nantes for Saint-Nazaire every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 33 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.
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8931Omio 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 coach with prices starting from £3. 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 coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 49 km
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£9 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Saint-Nazaire trains for today, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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858007 | On time 8:34 Nantes station | 0h45 | 9:19 Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858007 | On time 8:34 Nantes station | 0h49 | 9:23 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858007 | On time 8:34 Nantes station | 0h42 | 9:16 La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
8911 | Delayed 7:25 9:00Nantes station | 0h34 | 7:59 7:59Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858061 | 10:15 Nantes station | 0h37 | 10:52 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858061+ 858016 | 10:15 Nantes station | 2h25 | 12:40 La Croix de Méan | 1 change | |
858061+ 858016 | 10:15 Nantes station | 2h22 | 12:37 Penhoët | 1 change | |
8913 | 12:00 Nantes station | 0h33 | 12:33 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858015 | 12:34 Nantes station | 0h42 | 13:16 La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858015 | 12:34 Nantes station | 0h49 | 13:23 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858015 | 12:34 Nantes station | 0h45 | 13:19 Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858067 | 13:09 Nantes station | 0h35 | 13:44 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8921 | 15:00 Nantes station | 0h33 | 15:33 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858071+ 858024 | 15:04 Nantes station | 1h34 | 16:38 La Croix de Méan | 1 change | |
858071+ 858024 | 15:04 Nantes station | 1h32 | 16:36 Penhoët | 1 change | |
858071 | 15:04 Nantes station | 0h38 | 15:42 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858023 | 16:36 Nantes station | 0h41 | 17:17 La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858023 | 16:36 Nantes station | 0h43 | 17:19 Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858023 | 16:36 Nantes station | 0h47 | 17:23 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8923 | 16:59 Nantes station | 0h33 | 17:32 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858075 | 17:09 Nantes station | 0h35 | 17:44 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858025 | 17:34 Nantes station | 0h42 | 18:16 La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858025 | 17:34 Nantes station | 0h45 | 18:19 Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858025 | 17:34 Nantes station | 0h49 | 18:23 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858077 | 18:06 Nantes station | 0h38 | 18:44 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858027 | 18:38 Nantes station | 0h43 | 19:21 La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858027 | 18:38 Nantes station | 0h45 | 19:23 Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858027 | 18:38 Nantes station | 0h49 | 19:27 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858079 | 19:09 Nantes station | 0h35 | 19:44 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858029 | 19:40 Nantes station | 0h45 | 20:25 Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
858029 | 19:40 Nantes station | 0h42 | 20:22 La Croix de Méan | 0 changesdirect | |
858029 | 19:40 Nantes station | 0h49 | 20:29 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8905 | 20:00 Nantes station | 0h34 | 20:34 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
8931 | 21:00 Nantes station | 0h34 | 21:34 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858091 | 22:13 Nantes station | 0h40 | 22:53 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858057 | 8:09 Nantes station | 0h36 | 8:45 Saint-Nazaire station | 0 changesdirect | |
858057 | 8:09 Nantes station | 0h34 | 8:43 Penhoët | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire run on average 26 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 24 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 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 1:45 |
Last train 23:00 |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Saint-Nazaire — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Saint-Nazaire trip today.
Interactive museum inside the submarine base exploring ocean liners, port life and Saint-Nazaire's transatlantic story.
Submarine museum centred on the Espadon, a real French Navy vessel that visitors can board in the harbour area.
Museum about the Battle of the Atlantic, using the former submarine base to explain wartime strategy and local history.
Long seafront promenade with beaches, cafés nearby and broad Atlantic views, ideal for walking and cycling.
Clifftop coastal path west of the centre, valued for sea views, historic batteries and fresh-air walks.
Popular beach area with a broad sandy bay, promenade access and classic views of the Atlantic coast.
Galettes made with Breton buckwheat flour, traditionally filled with ham, egg and cheese. A regional staple eaten across Loire-Atlantique and nearby Brittany.
Thin Breton crêpes served with butter, sugar, salted caramel or jam. They are a classic local sweet linked to everyday family cooking in western France.
Loire estuary fish slowly cooked with white butter sauce of butter, shallots and vinegar. It is strongly associated with nearby Nantes and the lower Loire coast.
Casual crêperie for savoury galettes and sweet crêpes, ideal for trying Breton specialities in an informal setting.
Stylish restaurant focused on refined French cooking with seafood options, offering a more polished atmosphere for dinner.
Established seafood restaurant near the seafront, known for shellfish platters, fish dishes and a relaxed maritime atmosphere.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually a little cheaper than in Paris, while local transport and everyday coffee remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not expected. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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.

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.
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 options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Haluchère-Batignolles is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Haluchère-Batignolles has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
ATMs are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: WC.
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Chantenay is 3 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Chantenay has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Chantenay.
ATMs are available at Chantenay.
Available at Chantenay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chantenay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chantenay.
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 options include: Le Skipper, Le Ponton
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Nazaire. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Saint-Nazaire. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saint-Nazaire: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Nazaire: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Nazaire: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Saint-Nazaire, Hotel Aquilon, Comfort Hotel de l'Europe Saint Nazaire.
Penhoët has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penhoët.
La Croix de Méan is 1 km from Saint-Nazaire city centre. Public transport options include:
La Croix de Méan has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at La Croix de Méan.
ATMs are available at La Croix de Méan.
Available at La Croix de Méan: Taxis, WC.
Available at La Croix de Méan: Bike Parking.
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