How to travel from Paris to Nantes

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Flight

$63

Average price

$31

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Cheapest

$226

Average price

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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30m

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4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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4h 6m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.1kg

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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from Paris to Nantes

How to get from Paris to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus87081
    08:45AM6h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    02:55PMNantes, Route de Paris
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus87081
    08:45AM6h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    02:55PMNantes, Route de Paris
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7500
    08:35AM1h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    09:40AMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $4821One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8913
    09:39AM2h15
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    11:54AMNantes station
    $1041One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8807
    12:20PM2h00
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    02:20PMNantes station
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8805
    10:52AM2h02
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    12:54PMNantes station
    $1441One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    02:20AM5h05
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    07:25AMNantes
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30AM4h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    04:15PMNantes
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    07:50AM9h05
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    04:55PMNantes
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7504
    12:15PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    01:25PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $4711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7506
    04:55PM1h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    06:00PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $5441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7510
    07:00PM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    08:10PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $5441One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Nantes

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Nantes, 74,12% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Nantes and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Nantes

Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Nantes.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Nantes:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Nantes costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Nantes costing on average $122 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 57m.

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

The distance from Paris to Nantes is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Nantes is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Nantes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air France.
  • 13 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon, Nice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
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