How to travel from Amiens to Nantes, France

The distance between Amiens and Nantes is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amiens 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 Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nantes.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance500km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Amiens and Nantes is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Amiens and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Nantes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and Nantes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Amiens and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amiens and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Amiens and Nantes. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Nantes

Transport options from Amiens to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
€210($210)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
€195($195)
every 2 hours1,295km (805 miles)
Train
4hrs
€95($95)
hourly522km (324 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€31($31)
once daily542km (337 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€90($90)
on demand500km (311 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