How to travel from Nantes to Agen, France

The distance between Nantes and Agen is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes to Agen 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Agen.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Agen.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Agen.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Agen

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Agen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Nantes and Agen is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Nantes and Agen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Agen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Agen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Agen. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Agen. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Nantes and Agen. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Agen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Agen. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Agen. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Agen is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Agen. Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Nantes and Agen. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Agen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

How do I get from Nantes to Agen

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Agen

Transport options from Nantes to Agen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€170($170)
every 3 hours598km (372 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€210($210)
every 4 hours684km (425 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€72($72)
4 times a day471km (293 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€29($29)
5 times a day499km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€87($87)
on demand481km (299 miles)

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Airports near Agen

The following major airports near Agen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Agen
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Agen
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Agen