The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).
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Take the train to Nevers and then to Nantes.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | €86($86) | every 20 mins | 571km (355 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | €32($32) | every 20 mins | 550km (342 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €95($95) | on demand | 533km (331 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.