How to travel from Nimes to Nantes, France

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.

8 routes found

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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Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance871km (541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Nantes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Nantes

Transport options from Nimes to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly + 3 similar
2h 45m
€155($155)
3 times a week794km (493 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€115($115)
hourly660km (410 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly2h 55m
€135($135)
once daily812km (505 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly4h 30m
€130($130)
every 4 hours773km (480 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€180($180)
once daily1,097km (681 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9hrs
€135($135)
4 times a day888km (552 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
€56($56)
4 times a week871km (541 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand871km (541 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