How to travel from Montpellier to Nantes, France

The distance between Montpellier and Nantes is around 817km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier 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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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance822km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Montpellier and Nantes is around 817km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Montpellier and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Nantes is to take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Nantes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Montpellier and Nantes. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes. instead which will take 6h 45m.

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 Montpellier and Nantes. The distance is around 822km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Montpellier to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Nantes

Transport options from Montpellier to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€190($190)
once daily1,146km (712 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 35m
€125($125)
4 times a day838km (521 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€47($47)
4 times a week817km (508 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€110($110)
on demand822km (511 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