The distance between Arles and Nantes is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nantes → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE).
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Take the train to Nantes.
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.
There are several options for getting from Arles to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Arles and Nantes is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Arles and Nantes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Nantes. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre and Avignon Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Nantes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arles and Nantes. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière, Parnasse, Montpellier and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Arles and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and Nantes. The distance is around 897km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly + 4 similar | 2h 30m | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 687km (427 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 40m | €105($105) | hourly | 751km (467 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly | 3h 45m | €160($160) | once daily | 830km (516 miles) |
Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane | 4hrs | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly | 4h 55m | €140($140) | twice daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €180($180) | 3 times a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Bus | 12h 40m | €56($56) | 4 times a week | 907km (564 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 897km (558 miles) |
Transavia France
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.