How to travel from Valence to Nantes, France

The distance between Valence and Nantes is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Nantes by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Valence to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Valence and Nantes is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Valence and Nantes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Nantes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Valence and Nantes. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Valence and Nantes. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Nantes

Transport options from Valence to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 5m
€135($135)
twice daily642km (399 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€180($180)
once daily945km (587 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 45m
€160($160)
every 20 mins939km (584 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
€52($52)
twice daily818km (509 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€105($105)
on demand785km (488 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