How to travel from Perpignan to Nantes, France

The distance between Perpignan and Nantes is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Perpignan to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NantesPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Perpignan and Nantes is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Perpignan and Nantes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Nantes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Perpignan and Nantes. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Perpignan and Nantes. The distance is around 790km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Nantes

Transport options from Perpignan to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€180($180)
every 20 mins767km (477 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, Fly3h 55m
€140($140)
every 20 mins921km (572 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane4h 10m
€185($185)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly5h 15m
€165($165)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
€220($220)
twice daily1,302km (809 miles)
Train via Toulouse Matabiau8h 50m
€125($125)
4 times a day806km (501 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€46($46)
4 times a day788km (490 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand790km (491 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