The distance between Bordeaux and Nantes is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.
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Take the train to Nantes.
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There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Bordeaux and Nantes is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bordeaux and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Nantes is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 10m.
SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Bordeaux and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Nantes. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bordeaux and Nantes. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | €50($50) | 4 times a day | 335km (208 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €18($18) | every 4 hours | 357km (222 miles) |
Bus to Nantes Haluchère | 4h 25m | €24($24) | once daily | 357km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €47($47) | on demand | 347km (216 miles) |
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.