How to travel from Nantes to Cassis, France

The distance between Nantes and Cassis is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes to Cassis by bus, car, plane and train. 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 Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cassis.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Cassis.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance1,017km (632 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Cassis

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Cassis by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Nantes and Cassis is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)

It takes around 13h 10m to get from Nantes and Cassis by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Cassis is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Cassis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nantes and Cassis. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cassis. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Cassis. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Cassis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Montpellier, Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and Rond-Point du Prado. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nantes and Cassis. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m 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 Cassis. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cassis. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Cassis is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Cassis. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Cassis. The distance is around 1,017km (632 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Cassis is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

How do I get from Nantes to Cassis

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Cassis

Transport options from Nantes to Cassis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 45m
€105($105)
hourly738km (459 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€180($180)
every 3 hours956km (594 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), train5hrs
€160($160)
every 2 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€63($63)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€135($135)
on demand1,017km (632 miles)

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Airports near Cassis

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Cassis
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Cassis
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Cassis