How to travel from Reims to Nantes, France

The distance between Reims and Nantes is around 508km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Reims 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Reims to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Reims and Nantes is around 508km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Reims and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Nantes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Reims and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

RegioJet, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Nantes. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reims and Nantes. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Nantes

Transport options from Reims to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 10m
€210($210)
5 times a day508km (315 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, Fly3h 30m
€210($210)
twice daily861km (535 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane3h 30m
€245($245)
5 times a day617km (383 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€120($120)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Train to Nantes4h 50m
€110($110)
every 20 mins603km (374 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€25($25)
twice a week535km (333 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€70($70)
on demand516km (321 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