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.
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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Take the train to Le Mans and then to Nantes.
Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 10m | €77($77) | every 4 hours | 345km (214 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | €16($16) | twice daily | 295km (183 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €39($39) | on demand | 289km (180 miles) |
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.