How to travel from Nantes to Paris, France

The distance between Nantes and Paris is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Paris 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
2
plane
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Fly

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
Operated by

Transavia France

+ 5 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Paris

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Nantes and Paris is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nantes and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Paris is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes and Paris. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nantes and Paris. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY) - via Montpellier (MPL). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Nantes to Paris. There is however a flight that goes via Montpellier (MPL). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nantes to Paris typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Paris

Transport options from Nantes to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€75($75)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Fly
3h 25m
€485($485)
every 30 mins1,204km (748 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€24($24)
every 4 hours378km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€52($52)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris