How to get to Nantes from Nice

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Compare train, coach and flight for Nice to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £92, while a flight costs an average of £474.

Distance: 790 km

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£474

Average Price

£170

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£92

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Cheapest

£256

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5h 14m

Average total duration

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3h 14m

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2h 0m

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9h 39m

Average total duration

9h 9m

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30m

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17h 40m

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17h 10m

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30m

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10h 53m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Nantes is a coach with an average price of £92.

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

A coach is £78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Nantes costing on average £170.

A coach is £382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Nantes costing on average £474.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 39m.

Coach takes on average 17h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Nantes including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 39m sooner (3h 14m by flight vs 10h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £474 compared to roughly £256 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.

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from Nice to Nantes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106 · 87081
    17:3021h25
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    14:55Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £561One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106 · 87081
    17:3021h25
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    14:55Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £561One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • VoloteaV72647
    20:501h40
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    22:30Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £931One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit5772+SNCF | TGV INOUI8803
    18:5814h56
    Nice-Ville
    9:54Nantes station
    £1261One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6188 · 8811
    7:558h58
    Nice-Ville
    16:53Nantes station
    £1451One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6174 · 8817
    9:569h24
    Nice-Ville
    19:20Nantes station
    £1521One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50486 · 50024
    9:4019h40
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    5:20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £611One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 50767
    21:1516h50
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    14:05Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £641One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50590 · 51027
    14:3020h30
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    11:00Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £681One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF6151 · AF6142
    6:403h15
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:55Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £1161One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF6151 · AF6144
    6:407h10
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    13:50Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £1161One-way
    1 change
  • easyJetU24704
    16:351h40
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    18:15Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £1281One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Nice 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 Nice to Nantes.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Nantes including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Nantes is a coach with an average price of £92.

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

A coach is £78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Nantes costing on average £170.

A coach is £382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Nantes costing on average £474.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 39m.

Coach takes on average 17h 40m.

The Nice to Nantes distance is approximately 790 km.
The average frequency per day from Nice to Nantes is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 14 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Nantes 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 Nice to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Volotea, Cityjet, easyJet to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Nantes:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Palma. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Nice to Nantes, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, an artistic project with mechanical animals inspired by Jules Verne. Visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see a range of European artworks. Discover the vibrant Bouffay district for its lively atmosphere and dining options. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Erdre River or reflect at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne to learn about local history, admire the Gothic architecture of Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, relax in the Jardin des Plantes, shop in the elegant Passage Pommeraye, or find peace on Île de Versailles.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Nantes is ideal, allowing time to explore its historic sites, cultural attractions, and vibrant urban life.

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