The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Caen then Le Mans and then to Nantes.
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Take the bus to Lison then Avranches - Gare SNCF and then to Nantes Haluchère.
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Take the train to Lison and then to Rennes then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nantes is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and Le Mans. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lison, Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
SNCF Bus, NOMAD CARS Manche and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then Le Mans and then to Nantes. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Nantes. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Train via Lison | 4h 45m | €71($71) | twice daily | 445km (277 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | €29($29) | 4 times a week | 347km (215 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 25m | €54($54) | twice daily | 403km (251 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €61($61) | on demand | 340km (211 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.