How to get to Nantes from Saint-Étienne

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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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Flight

£73

Average Price

£50

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Cheapest

£99

Average Price

6h 12m

Average total duration

5h 42m

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30m

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9h 57m

Average total duration

9h 27m

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4h 24m

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1h 24m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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SNCF Intercités

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FlixBus

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from Saint-Étienne to Nantes

How to get to Nantes from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

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.

TER886928+SNCF Intercités4506
14:547h11
St-Étienne Châteaucreux
22:05Nantes station
£501One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
17:4015h00
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
08:40Nantes, Route de Paris
£411One-way
1 change

Fastest

easyJetU24327
07:101h20
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
08:30Nantes Atlantique Airport
£941One-way
0 changes

Other options

TER886920+SNCF Intercités4504
11:247h26
St-Étienne Châteaucreux
18:50Nantes station
£561One-way
1 change
TER886847+TGV INOUI5358
17:205h51
St-Étienne Châteaucreux
23:11Nantes station
£741One-way
1 change
TER886837+TGV INOUI5386+TER857329
15:205h58
St-Étienne Châteaucreux
21:18Nantes station
£951One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
16:1513h35
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
05:50Nantes, Route de Paris
£451One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:5515h00
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
20:55Nantes, Route de Paris
£441One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:5513h50
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
22:45Nantes, Route de Paris
£571One-way
1 change
easyJetU24716
21:201h20
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
22:40Nantes Atlantique Airport
£921One-way
0 changes
Air FranceAF7508+Air France HopAF7391
11:0524h10
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
11:15Nantes Atlantique Airport
£1531One-way
1 change
Air FranceAF7500+Air France HopAF7395
07:4525h50
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
09:35Nantes Atlantique Airport
£971One-way
1 change

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Your journey from Saint-Étienne to Nantes doesn't have to end in Nantes. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Lyon, Marseille or London. If you’d like to add Paris, Barcelona, Lyon, Marseille or London to your Saint-Étienne to Nantes trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Nantes today!

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