How to travel from Giverny to Nantes, France

The distance between Giverny and Nantes is around 425km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Giverny to Nantes by bus, train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gare Saint-Lazare then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Giverny to Nantes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Giverny and Nantes is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Giverny and Nantes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giverny to Nantes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giverny and Nantes. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giverny and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giverny to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Terminal Jules Verne, Gare de Saint-Cloud, Pont de Sèvres and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TAM en Yvelines and FlixBus run regular bus services between Giverny and Nantes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny to Nantes. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Giverny and Nantes. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to Nantes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Giverny and Nantes

Transport options from Giverny to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€190($190)
5 times a week491km (305 miles)
Bus to Terminal Jules Verne, Fly4h 45m
€195($195)
5 times a week1,573km (977 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€27($27)
5 times a week453km (282 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 45m
€35($35)
3 times a week561km (348 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€77($77)
on demand425km (264 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