How to get to Blois from Nantes

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Compare coach and train for Nantes to Blois

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Blois among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £47.

Distance: 221 km

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Driving

£47

Average Price

£39

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Cheapest

£65

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3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

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7h 30m

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2h 57m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Blois is a coach with an average price of £39.

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

A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Blois costing on average £47.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Blois is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Blois take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nantes and Blois including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 18m faster (2h 39m by train vs 2h 57m by car) and roughly £18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£47 vs £65). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Nantes to Blois

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4031 · 52751
    5:3010h20
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    15:50Blois, Place de la Gare
    £201One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4031 · 52751
    5:3010h20
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    15:50Blois, Place de la Gare
    £201One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • TER860012
    18:122h29
    Nantes station
    20:41Blois - Chambord
    £411One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5306+TER REMI860226
    12:444h00
    Nantes station
    16:44Blois - Chambord
    £351One-way
    1 change
  • TER860114+TER REMI860234
    17:122h38
    Nantes station
    19:50Blois - Chambord
    £411One-way
    1 change
  • TER860112+TER REMI860262
    16:122h51
    Nantes station
    19:03Blois - Chambord
    £411One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:0511h20
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    18:25Blois, Rue Germaine Tillion (Gare Routière SNCF)
    £231One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Nantes to Blois

Travel to Blois 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 Nantes to Blois.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nantes and Blois including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Blois is a coach with an average price of £39.

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

A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Blois costing on average £47.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Blois is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Blois take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 30m.

The Nantes to Blois distance is approximately 221 km.
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Blois is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to Blois:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Blois - Chambord.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Blois, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Blois, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Blois by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, TER REMI, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Blois by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nantes to Blois:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Blois often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Tours, Orléans, Chambord, Amboise. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blois and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Nantes to Blois, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Blois, you can visit the Château de Blois to admire its Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical architecture, and explore the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Blois for European art. Enjoy a live magic show at Maison de la Magie and learn about Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin. Discover the Cathédrale Saint-Louis with its stunning stained glass windows, and relax in the Jardin de l'Évêché with panoramic views of the Loire River. For contemporary art, head to the Fondation du Doute, and immerse yourself in local culture at the vibrant markets. Don't miss a scenic walk along the Loire River and a guided tour of the historic city centre.
To fully explore Blois, including its famous Château de Blois and nearby attractions, a stay of two to three days is generally recommended. This allows time to visit key sites and enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

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