How to travel from Toulon to Nantes, France

The distance between Toulon and Nantes is around 783km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Toulon to Nantes by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
Operated by

Transavia France

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,050km (653 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Nantes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €465 ($465).

The distance between Toulon and Nantes is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 742km (461 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Toulon and Nantes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Nantes is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €465 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Nantes. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulon and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Toulon and Nantes. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toulon and Nantes. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) and arrive at Nantes (NTE). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Toulon and Nantes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Transavia France fly between Toulon and Nantes. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Toulon to Nantes typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE).

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 Toulon and Nantes. The distance is around 1,050km (653 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Nantes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €465 ($465).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Nantes

Transport options from Toulon to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 20m
€465($465)
every 20 mins792km (492 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€145($145)
5 times a day783km (487 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, Fly4h 25m
€185($185)
every 3 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 50m
€175($175)
every 3 hours854km (531 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 10m
€255($255)
5 times a day1,001km (622 miles)
Train
7h 20m
€180($180)
4 times a week1,188km (738 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
€57($57)
once daily1,051km (653 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€190($190)
on demand1,050km (653 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