How to travel from Nantes to Antibes, France

The distance between Nantes and Antibes is around 1,126km (700 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Antibes 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 Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,126km (700 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Antibes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Nantes and Antibes is around 1,126km (700 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Nantes and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Antibes is to take the train which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Antibes. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Antibes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 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 Antibes. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Montpellier and Nice - Airport T2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nantes and Antibes. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m 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 Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes. instead which will take 8h 35m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Antibes. The distance is around 1,126km (700 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Antibes

Transport options from Nantes to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
€230($230)
once daily1,329km (826 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu9hrs
€235($235)
every 20 mins1,354km (841 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
€65($65)
once daily1,217km (756 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€150($150)
on demand1,126km (700 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes