The distance between Lyon and Nantes is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon 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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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).
Take the train to Le Mans and then to Nantes.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon 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 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Lyon and Nantes is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lyon and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Nantes is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon 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 Lyon and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 35m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Nantes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Lyon and Nantes. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lyon and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Nantes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Nantes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
easyJet, Volotea and Air France fly between Lyon and Nantes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Lyon to Nantes typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE).
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 Lyon and Nantes. The distance is around 682km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | €115($115) | every 30 mins | 568km (353 miles) |
Train via Le Mans + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €160($160) | 4 times a day | 802km (498 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 5m | €42($42) | twice daily | 715km (444 miles) |
Bus to Nantes Le Cardo | 11h 60m | €32($32) | once daily | 848km (527 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | €90($90) | on demand | 682km (424 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.