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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 197 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 21m faster (2h 11m by train vs 2h 32m by car) and roughly £21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£32 vs £53). 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.
How to get to Saint-Nazaire from Le Mans by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Le Mans to Saint-Nazaire is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Saint-Nazaire are Nantes, La Baule-Escoublac, Pornic, Le Croisic and Pornichet. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Saint-Nazaire on Omio.
Nantes is known for its maritime history, inventive culture and the striking Machines de l'Île. Historic quarters, green spaces and a relaxed Loire-side setting give the city an easy-going character.
La Baule-Escoublac is an elegant Atlantic resort known for its long sandy beach and Belle Époque villas. Near Guérande’s salt marshes, it mixes seaside leisure with a polished, relaxed character.
Pornic is a seaside town on the Côte de Jade, known for its harbour, château and Atlantic beaches. Its old streets, fishing port and coastal paths give it an easy maritime character.
Le Croisic is a small Atlantic port in Brittany, known for its fishing harbour and historic centre. Its granite houses, sea air and access to the Côte Sauvage give it a quiet, practical seaside character.
Pornichet is a seaside town on France's Côte d'Amour, known for long beaches and Belle Époque villas. Its marina, promenade and Atlantic setting give it a relaxed resort character close to La Baule and Saint-Nazaire.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Mans and Saint-Nazaire as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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