How to travel from Nancy to Nantes, France

The distance between Nancy and Nantes is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nancy 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 Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nantes.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance753km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Nancy and Nantes is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 599km (372 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Nancy and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Nantes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Nancy and Nantes. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and Nantes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Nancy and Nantes. The distance is around 753km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Nantes

Transport options from Nancy to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane + 3 similar
2h 50m
€240($240)
4 times a day689km (428 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€175($175)
every 2 hours874km (543 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 45m
€185($185)
every 2 hours988km (614 miles)
Train to Metz Ville, plane4h 50m
€360($360)
hourly1,126km (700 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€145($145)
hourly717km (446 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 5m
€36($36)
every 20 mins789km (490 miles)
Bus via Orléans12h 40m
€52($52)
4 times a week834km (518 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€100($100)
on demand753km (468 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