St-Nazaire to Le Mans by train

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Overview: trains from St-Nazaire to Le Mans

Find the key information for travelling by train from St-Nazaire to Le Mans, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 08:19 View journey
Last train 20:28 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 197
Trains / day 8 View all
Cheapest journey US$26.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 3m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from St-Nazaire to Le Mans

So you’re considering going from St-Nazaire to Le Mans by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of a train ticket between St-Nazaire and Le Mans

The cheapest ticket price along this route is US$26.50. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train timetable for travel between St-Nazaire and Le Mans

There are a number of different options for travellers going from St-Nazaire to Le Mans by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 08:19

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 20:27

  • First daily departure (weekend): 08:24

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:28

  • Average number of daily trains: 8 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 31 minutes

St-Nazaire to Le Mans train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 197 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 56 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from St-Nazaire to Le Mans?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 4 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your St-Nazaire to Le Mans travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Le Mans.

FAQs about the train journey from St-Nazaire to Le Mans

Want to know more about your journey from St-Nazaire to Le Mans? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from St-Nazaire to Le Mans is 197 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.