The average train between Calais and Saint-Nazaire takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Saint-Nazaire. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Saint-Nazaire. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Saint-Nazaire at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Saint-Nazaire station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Calais to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Nazaire station.
Book your Calais to Saint-Nazaire train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Calais and Saint-Nazaire is 504.9 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to St Nazaire via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Nantes in around 6h 20m.