How to get from Paris to Nantes
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Nantes by price and travel time.
- 342 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 52 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 15m
direct
Train
€44
Cheapest
4h 45m
direct
Bus
€20
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Nantes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 15m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 342 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €12, on Wed, Oct 14.
342 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €252Checked Oct 20 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 15mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€252Checked Oct 201h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 15m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Nantes: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Nantestrain
SNCF·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Nantes
FlixBus runs 52 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 52 | 00:20 | 23:35 |
| SNCFtrain | 27 | 06:32 | 21:52 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 25 | 00:20 | 23:55 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 00:35
- 01:20
- 01:25
- 02:25
- 03:25
- 04:45
- 05:30
- 06:10
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 07:10
- 07:20
- 07:50
- 08:50
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 12:10
- 13:10
- 14:20
- 15:20
- 15:35
- 15:45
- 16:25
- 16:35
- 16:45
- 17:10
- 17:25
- 17:45
- 18:10
- 18:25
- 20:00
- 20:55
- 21:00
- 21:35
- 21:55
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 22:35
- 22:55
- 23:20
- 23:35
All departuresSNCF
- 06:32
- 07:44
- 07:48
- 08:46
- 09:39
- 10:42
- 10:52
- 11:56
- 12:12
- 12:22
- 12:39
- 12:42
- 13:31
- 14:51
- 15:39
- 16:39
- 17:23
- 17:39
- 17:42
- 18:12
- 18:23
- 18:48
- 19:36
- 20:12
- 20:29
- 20:41
- 21:52
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:20
- 00:55
- 01:20
- 07:30
- 08:10
- 08:45
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 11:15
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 14:25
- 14:55
- 15:00
- 15:20
- 16:25
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:25
- 18:45
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 23:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-NantesBook →
FlixBusParis-NantesBook →
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Nantes AtlantiqueSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Nantes works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Nantes, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €44 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Nantes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Nantes?
The most useful route takes about 2h 15m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Nantes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Nantes?
52 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:35.
When is the first train from Paris to Nantes?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:32 and the last at 21:52, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Nantes?
27 a day with SNCF, between 06:32 and 21:52.
How far is Nantes from Paris?
About 342 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Nantes cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €12 to €20. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Nantes?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France.
Can you get from Paris to Nantes without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Nantes?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026