How to travel from Nantes to Versailles, France

The distance between Nantes and Versailles is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes to Versailles 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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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)

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Fly

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Nantes and Versailles is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nantes and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Versailles. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Versailles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Versailles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nantes and Versailles. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Nantes to Versailles. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nantes to Versailles typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY).

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. 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 Versailles. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Versailles

Transport options from Nantes to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€79($79)
hourly400km (248 miles)
Train via Le Mans3h 20m
€80($80)
every 3 hours377km (235 miles)
Fly
3h 35m
€140($140)
every 30 mins1,064km (661 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€27($27)
4 times a week382km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€50($50)
on demand367km (228 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles