How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Nantes

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Compare train, coach and flight for Nantes to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £431.

Distance: 817 km

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£92

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£431

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£207

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7h 13m

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6h 43m

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14h 33m

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4h 59m

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9h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main is a coach with an average price of £62.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £82.

A coach is £338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £400.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Coach takes on average 14h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nantes and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 37m faster (6h 45m by train vs 9h 22m by car) and roughly £126 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£82 vs £207). 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 Frankfurt am Main

How to get to Frankfurt am Main from Nantes by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus88082 · 30484
    10:1519h55
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    6:10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £471One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus88082 · 30484
    10:1519h55
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    6:10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £471One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1055
    12:501h35
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    14:25Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £2731One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12462+TGV9553
    9:047h59
    Nantes station
    17:03Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1631One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8804+TGV9591
    7:048h02
    Nantes station
    15:06Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1681One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5300 · 8340+TGV9563
    4:5014h23
    Nantes station
    19:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    £1761One-way
    2 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50810 · 30484
    9:4520h25
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    6:10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £481One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50810 · 30482
    9:4514h10
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    23:55Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £531One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50404 · 30484
    13:2016h50
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    6:10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    £541One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1418 · KL1817
    6:204h45
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    11:05Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £3131One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9886+LufthansaLH1035
    5:599h56
    Nantes station
    15:55Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £3491One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH2243 · LH123
    18:204h10
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    22:30Frankfurt am Main Airport
    £3951One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Nantes to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main is a coach with an average price of £69.

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £92.

A coach is £362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main costing on average £431.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 13m.

Coach takes on average 14h 33m.

The Nantes to Frankfurt am Main distance is approximately 817 km.
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 13 coaches per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air Baltic, Air France to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Frankfurt am Main by coach.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Nantes to Frankfurt am Main, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Frankfurt am Main, you can ascend the Main Tower for panoramic city views, explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for diverse culinary delights, and visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, renowned for its dinosaur fossils. Stroll along the River Main for scenic vistas, and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the Zeil, the city's premier shopping street. Key sights include the historic Römer city hall, the Städel Museum with its extensive art collection, the Palmengarten botanical garden, the Goethe House museum, and the impressive Frankfurt Cathedral.
To explore the key attractions and get a sense of the city, you typically need about 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main.

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