- Must visit
Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Flights from Lyon to Nantes depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest flight covers the 320 miles (516 km) distance in 1h 5m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 320 miles (516 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$155
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$710
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 41 m
Flights on Sep 08
24
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Nantes will cost around $710 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 24 flights from Lyon to Nantes, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct flights cover the 516 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the longest flights will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U24714
AF7367 · AF7510
AF7367 · AF7508
AF7367 · AF7506
AF7365 · AF7506
AF6146
AF6148
AF6142
U24714
AF7363 · AF7504Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $457.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$457 Average price | $156 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nantes:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nantes costing on average $156 (€126).
A bus is $386 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Nantes costing on average $457 (€369).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Nantes flights for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF6146 | 4:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h20 | 5:40 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2251 · LH103 · LH1054 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 42h10 | 12:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251 · LH127 · LH1056 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h25 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251 · LH99 · LH1054 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 42h10 | 12:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251 · LH97 · LH1054 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 42h10 | 12:00 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251 · LH125 · LH1056 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h25 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1079 · LH1056 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h20 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1079 · LH112 · LH2242 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 46h40 | 5:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7369 · AF7508 | 7:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h30 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF7510 | 7:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h10 | 8:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF7504 | 7:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h25 | 1:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF7506 | 7:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h55 | 5:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF7500 | 7:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h40 | 9:40 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS354 · OS201+ LH1056 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h10 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS354 · OS203+ LH1056 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h10 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS354+ OS187+ LH2242 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 45h30 | 5:35 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS354+ OS199+ LH1056 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h10 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF6148 | 8:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h20 | 9:40 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U24716 | 8:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
AF7371 · AF7506 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h55 | 5:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF7500 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 9:40 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF7504 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 1:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF6142 | 8:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2247 · LH103 · LH1056 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h45 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7363 · AF7506 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h35 | 5:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF7510 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h50 | 8:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF7504 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h05 | 1:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8911+ LH1056 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH1056 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 6:15 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF7506 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 5:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF7510 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h50 | 8:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF7508 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h10 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
U24714 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h20 | 2:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF7367 · AF7506 | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h15 | 5:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF7510 | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 8:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF7508 | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h50 | 10:30 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Important fine arts museum with old masters, modern works and a striking contemporary extension. One of western France’s best.
Fascinating memorial museum beneath the quay recounting the transatlantic slave trade and abolition with powerful documentation.
Creative riverside site with giant mechanical creatures, terraces and industrial heritage. One of Nantes’s most memorable walking areas.
Large central garden with botanical collections, greenhouses, sculptures and shaded paths. Ideal for a calm break near the station.
Historic pedestrian quarter of half-timbered houses, small lanes and lively squares. Best area for wandering old Nantes on foot.
Butter cake from Nantes flavored with dark rum and almond. A 19th-century local classic linked to the port's trade history.
Crisp butter biscuits from Nantes, created in the late 19th century. A famous local snack often eaten with coffee or tea.
Muscadet white wine from vineyards near Nantes. Dry, light, and famously paired with Atlantic seafood and local shellfish.
Established fine dining restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine with a modern touch in an intimate, elegant room.
Michelin-starred restaurant by Éric Guérin, offering refined creative cuisine in a polished, destination-style dining experience.
Well-known Nantes crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed, central setting.
Moderate for France: trams are affordable, casual meals are fair, but hotels and central dining can cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafes.
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Nantes Atlantique Airport -> Commerce, Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Nantes by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Nantes flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Nantes airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes Atlantique Airport is 2 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes Atlantique Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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