How to travel from Nice to Nantes, France

The distance between Nice and Nantes is around 807km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Nantes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,143km (710 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Nice to Nantes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Nice and Nantes is around 807km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 791km (491 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nice and Nantes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Nantes is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Nantes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 60m, 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 Nice and Nantes. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Nantes. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Nantes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France and Air France fly between Nice and Nantes. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Nice to Nantes typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE).

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nice and Nantes. The distance is around 1,143km (710 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Nantes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Nantes

Transport options from Nice to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
€105($105)
every 30 mins807km (502 miles)
Train
8h 60m
€235($235)
3 times a week1,342km (834 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€70($70)
4 times a week1,197km (744 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€155($155)
on demand1,143km (710 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes