How to travel from Bayeux to Nantes, France

The distance between Bayeux and Nantes is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayeux to Nantes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NantesBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans and then to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Bayeux and Nantes is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bayeux and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Nantes is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and Le Mans. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and Nantes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Bayeux and Nantes. We recommend that you drive to Nantes. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans and then to Nantes. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Bayeux and Nantes. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Nantes

Transport options from Bayeux to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€78($78)
every 4 hours379km (236 miles)
Train via Rennes4h 20m
€64($64)
twice daily397km (246 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 60m
€46($46)
6 times a week355km (220 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€52($52)
on demand288km (179 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