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Compare train, coach and flight for Saint-Étienne to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 498 km
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£73 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £99 Average Price |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Nantes from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Nantes.

There are 3 options to travel to Nantes from Saint-Étienne including taking a coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Nantes from Saint-Étienne is by taking a flight, which costs on average £30.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Saint-Étienne to Nantes:
Taking a flight costs £1 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £31.
A flight is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average £34.
The fastest way to get to Nantes from Saint-Étienne is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Getting to Nantes by coach takes 11 h 35 min on average.
Train takes on average 5 h 30 min.
The distance from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is approximately 309 miles.
The average frequency per day from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is:
- 5 coaches a day.
- 37 flights per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Saint-Étienne to Nantes as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Saint-Étienne to Nantes:
The following travel companies offer services from Saint-Étienne to Nantes:
- FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or SNCF Bus can get you to Nantes by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Saint-Étienne to Nantes for £31 on Omio.
- Travel with easyJet or Volotea for flights to Nantes. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Volotea Saint-Étienne to Nantes tickets on Omio for £30.
- SNCF Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) can take you to Nantes by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI from Saint-Étienne to Nantes for £34.
Yes, there are direct routes from Saint-Étienne to Nantes with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Nantes with with 1 direct coach per day.
- You'll find 4 direct flights a day to Nantes with.
Direct services to Nantes tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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