How to travel from Carcassonne to Nantes, France

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.

6 routes found

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 NantesCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Nantes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Nantes

Transport options from Carcassonne to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
€100($100)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly3h 25m
€150($150)
every 20 mins762km (473 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, Fly5h 30m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,042km (647 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€105($105)
4 times a day682km (424 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€35($35)
once daily669km (416 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand676km (420 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