The distance between Poitiers and Nantes is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers to Nantes by 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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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Nantes.
Take the bus to Niort and then to Nantes.
There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Poitiers and Nantes is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Poitiers and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Nantes is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Nantes. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Poitiers and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Niort and Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Nantes. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Poitiers and Nantes. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €67($67) | 4 times a day | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 3h 20m | €21($21) | twice daily | 231km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | €30($30) | on demand | 219km (136 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.