How to travel from Toulouse to Nantes, France

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance585km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Nantes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Toulouse to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Nantes

Transport options from Toulouse to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 20m
€90($90)
4 times a day592km (368 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€23($23)
4 times a day598km (371 miles)
Bus to Nantes Haluchère7h 50m
€37($37)
twice daily581km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€79($79)
on demand585km (363 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