The distance between Carcassonne and Nantes is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nantes → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE).
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Carcassonne and Nantes is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Carcassonne and Nantes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Nantes. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Carcassonne and Nantes. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Nantes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Carcassonne and Nantes. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €100($100) | hourly | 567km (352 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly | 3h 25m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 762km (473 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, Fly | 5h 30m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,042km (647 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 682km (424 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | €35($35) | once daily | 669km (416 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €90($90) | on demand | 676km (420 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.