The distance between Nimes and Nantes is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes to Nantes 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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Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).
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Take the train to Nantes.
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Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Nimes and Nantes is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Nimes and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Nantes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nimes and Nantes. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes 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 11h 30m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nimes and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nimes and Nantes. The distance is around 871km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly + 3 similar | 2h 45m | €155($155) | 3 times a week | 794km (493 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 50m | €115($115) | hourly | 660km (410 miles) |
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly | 2h 55m | €135($135) | once daily | 812km (505 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly | 4h 30m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,097km (681 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 9hrs | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 888km (552 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | €56($56) | 4 times a week | 871km (541 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €115($115) | on demand | 871km (541 miles) |
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Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.