How to travel from Nantes to Toulon, France
The distance between Nantes and Toulon is around 783km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nantes to Toulon by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Toulon → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€435($435)
Transavia France
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Toulon.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Toulon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Toulon by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €435 ($435).
The distance between Nantes and Toulon is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 742km (461 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nantes and Toulon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Toulon is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €435 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Toulon. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Toulon. 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 7h 15m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Toulon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nantes and Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nantes and Toulon. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and arrive at Toulon/Hyeres (TLN). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Nantes and Toulon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Transavia France fly between Nantes and Toulon. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and and arrive into Toulon/Hyeres (TLN). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Nantes to Toulon typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and and arrive into Toulon/Hyeres (TLN).
The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,051km (653 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Toulon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Toulon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 6 similar | 2h 10m | €435($435) | every 15 mins | 792km (492 miles) |
| Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train | 3h 30m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 783km (487 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 3h 35m | €175($175) | twice daily | 919km (571 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €185($185) | every 2 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
| Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train | 4h 55m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 853km (530 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 5hrs | €255($255) | 5 times a day | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,195km (742 miles) |
| Train via Saumur | 7h 50m | €200($200) | once a week | 1,227km (763 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nantes and Toulon
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Airports near Toulon
The following major airports near Toulon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Toulon
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Toulon
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Toulon