How to travel from Arras to Nantes, France

The distance between Arras and Nantes is around 540km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arras to Nantes by train, 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance556km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Arras to Nantes by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Arras and Nantes is around 540km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Arras and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Arras and Nantes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Arras and Nantes. The distance is around 556km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Nantes

Transport options from Arras to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 10m
€200($200)
every 20 mins540km (335 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane3h 20m
€215($215)
every 20 mins648km (403 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€100($100)
once daily635km (395 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand556km (345 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