How to travel from Avignon to Nantes, France
The distance between Avignon and Nantes is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon 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.
👋 Also check out Nantes → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Nantes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Nantes by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Avignon and Nantes is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (381 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Avignon and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 35m.
TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Nantes. Trains depart 3 times a week 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Avignon and Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Avignon and Nantes. The distance is around 913km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Nantes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 25m | €130($130) | hourly | 772km (479 miles) |
| Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard, plane | 2h 40m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 695km (432 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly | 2h 40m | €150($150) | 5 times a week | 762km (473 miles) |
| Train to Aix-en-Provence TGV, plane | 3h 55m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 990km (615 miles) |
| Train to Nice Ville, Fly | 5h 35m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €170($170) | 3 times a week | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €125($125) | on demand | 913km (567 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Avignon and Nantes
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Airports near Nantes
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Nantes
Montoir Airport (SNR)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Nantes
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Nantes