How to travel from Dijon to Nantes, France

The distance between Dijon and Nantes is around 617km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dijon 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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Train to Mulhouse Ville, Fly

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus via Paris

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance635km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Dijon and Nantes is around 617km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dijon and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare d'Austerlitz and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dijon and Nantes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Dijon and Nantes. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon 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 3h 40m.

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 Dijon and Nantes. The distance is around 635km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Dijon to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, Fly + 4 similar
3h 20m
€190($190)
hourly934km (580 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€165($165)
every 4 hours760km (472 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly3h 45m
€225($225)
hourly700km (435 miles)
Train to Lausanne, plane4h 45m
€190($190)
every 20 mins866km (538 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5h 10m
€215($215)
every 4 hours951km (591 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€150($150)
every 3 hours688km (427 miles)
Train via Nevers6hrs
€100($100)
every 20 mins617km (383 miles)
Bus via Paris + 1 similar
9h 25m
€46($46)
once daily710km (441 miles)
Bus9h 55m
€34($34)
twice daily706km (438 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€86($86)
on demand635km (394 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