The distance between Toulouse and Nantes is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulouse 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 Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes.
Take the bus to Nantes.
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There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).
The distance between Toulouse and Nantes is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Toulouse and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Nantes is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulouse and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Toulouse and Nantes. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Toulouse and Nantes. The distance is around 585km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 20m | €90($90) | 4 times a day | 592km (368 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €23($23) | 4 times a day | 598km (371 miles) |
Bus to Nantes Haluchère | 7h 50m | €37($37) | twice daily | 581km (361 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €79($79) | on demand | 585km (363 miles) |
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