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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chartres to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £390.
Distance: 265 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £390 Average Price | £76 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chartres to Nantes:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chartres to Nantes costing on average £62.
A coach is £369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chartres to Nantes costing on average £390.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Coach takes on average 5h 0m.
You'll arrive about 1h 23m sooner (1h 56m by flight vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £390 compared to roughly £76 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Nantes from Chartres by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Chartres to Nantes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Nantes are Rennes, Angers, La Roche-sur-Yon, Le Mans and Vannes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nantes on Omio.
Rennes, the capital of Brittany, is known for its half-timbered old town and lively student energy. Its strong Breton identity, busy Marché des Lices and modern cultural scene give the city a character that feels both historic and current.
Angers is known for its medieval castle and the Apocalypse Tapestry, yet feels youthful and easy-going. Its old centre, riverside setting and ties to Anjou wine give the city a distinctly Loire character.
La Roche-sur-Yon is a Napoleonic planned town in the Vendée, known for its orderly streets and Place Napoléon. It has a practical, relaxed feel, with civic architecture, museums and an easy-going town centre.
Le Mans is best known for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but its character is shaped just as much by the old Cité Plantagenêt. Roman walls and timbered streets give this western French city a distinctly historic feel.
Vannes is a historic Breton city on the Gulf of Morbihan, known for medieval walls, timber-framed houses and a lively marina. Its compact centre mixes old stone streets with markets and easy access to the coast.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chartres to Nantes:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chartres to Nantes costing on average £62.
A coach is £369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chartres to Nantes costing on average £390.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Coach takes on average 5h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chartres and Nantes as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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