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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 an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £357.
Distance: 498 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£124 Average Price | £357 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Nantes:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average £124.
A coach is £287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average £357.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Coach takes on average 12h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 14m faster (5h 21m by train vs 6h 35m by car) and roughly £25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£124 vs £149). 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.
How to get to Nantes from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Nantes are Rennes, Angers, Le Mans, La Roche-sur-Yon and Vannes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nantes on Omio.
Rennes, the capital of Brittany, is known for its half-timbered old town and lively student energy. Its strong Breton identity, busy Marché des Lices and modern cultural scene give the city a character that feels both historic and current.
Angers is known for its medieval castle and the Apocalypse Tapestry, yet feels youthful and easy-going. Its old centre, riverside setting and ties to Anjou wine give the city a distinctly Loire character.
Le Mans is best known for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but its character is shaped just as much by the old Cité Plantagenêt. Roman walls and timbered streets give this western French city a distinctly historic feel.
La Roche-sur-Yon is a Napoleonic planned town in the Vendée, known for its orderly streets and Place Napoléon. It has a practical, relaxed feel, with civic architecture, museums and an easy-going town centre.
Vannes is a historic Breton city on the Gulf of Morbihan, known for medieval walls, timber-framed houses and a lively marina. Its compact centre mixes old stone streets with markets and easy access to the coast.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Nantes:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average £124.
A coach is £287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average £357.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Coach takes on average 12h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Nantes as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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