How to travel from Nantes to Verdon Gorge, France
The distance between Nantes and Verdon Gorge is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nantes to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Verdon Gorge → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Senez - RD 4085.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Le Mans, bus
Take the train to Le Mans and then to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Verdon Gorge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 4h 15m.
The distance between Nantes and Verdon Gorge is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (451 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Nantes and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Verdon Gorge is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nantes and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Grenoble and Senez - RD 4085. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.
FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Nantes and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 50m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,088km (676 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 Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Verdon Gorge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €195($195) | 6 times a week | 824km (512 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | €250($250) | once daily | 947km (588 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | €300($300) | once daily | 1,152km (716 miles) |
Bus | 16h 50m | €245($245) | twice daily | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Train to Le Mans, bus + 2 similar | 8h 5m | €300($300) | 6 times a week | 1,227km (762 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 8h 35m | €280($280) | once daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, bus | 11h 60m | €255($255) | twice daily | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | €145($145) | on demand | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nantes and Verdon Gorge
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Verdon Gorge
The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge