How to travel from Agen to Nantes, France

The distance between Agen and Nantes is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Agen to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agen and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Agen to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Agen and Nantes is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Agen and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agen to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Agen and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agen and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agen to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Agen and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agen and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agen to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aire de Covoiturage and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Agen and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agen to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agen and Nantes. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agen to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agen and Nantes

Transport options from Agen to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 5m
€170($170)
every 3 hours598km (371 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 15m
€230($230)
every 4 hours691km (429 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€72($72)
4 times a day471km (293 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€28($28)
4 times a day476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€87($87)
on demand481km (299 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes