How to travel from Versailles to Nantes, France

The distance between Versailles and Nantes is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Versailles 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

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)

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Fly

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Versailles and Nantes is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Versailles and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Nantes is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Nantes. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

TGV inOui and Paris RER run train services between Versailles and Nantes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Versailles and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pont de Sèvres and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Versailles and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Versailles and Nantes. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Nantes (NTE) - via Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Versailles to Nantes. There is however a flight that goes via Nice (NCE). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Versailles to Nantes typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) 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 Versailles and Nantes. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Nantes

Transport options from Versailles to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€79($79)
hourly400km (248 miles)
Train via Massy - Palaiseau3h 35m
€88($88)
every 3 hours425km (264 miles)
Fly
4hrs
€140($140)
every 30 mins1,500km (932 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€27($27)
4 times a week382km (237 miles)
Bus to Nantes6hrs
€26($26)
5 times a day406km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€50($50)
on demand367km (228 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