How to travel from Caen to Nantes, France

The distance between Caen and Nantes is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen 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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Train

Take the train to Le Mans and then to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance289km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Caen to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Caen and Nantes is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Caen and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Nantes is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Nantes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans and then to Nantes. instead which will take 3h 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 Caen and Nantes. The distance is around 289km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

How do I get from Caen to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Nantes

Transport options from Caen to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€77($77)
every 4 hours345km (214 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€16($16)
twice daily295km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€39($39)
on demand289km (180 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