How to travel from Nantes to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $107.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Flight

$66

Average price

$35

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$226

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3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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30m

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4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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4h 43m

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1h 43m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

Most popular airline

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from Nantes to Paris

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM5h25
Gare SNCF Sud
04:10PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus87086
05:00PM5h25
Nantes, Route de Paris
10:25PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air FranceAF7501
10:30AM1h05
Nantes Atlantique Airport
11:35AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$3151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI8816
05:40PM2h05
Nantes station
07:45PMParis Gare Montparnasse
$441One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI8868
11:04AM2h18
Nantes station
01:22PMParis Gare Montparnasse
$561One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI8884
07:10PM2h17
Nantes station
09:27PMParis Gare Montparnasse
$441One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:29AM4h01
Nantes, Route de Paris
09:30AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$241One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4031
05:30AM4h00
Nantes, Route de Paris
09:30AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$311One-way
0 transfers
Infobus
05:30AM4h00
Nantes, Gare Nord
09:30AMParis
$321One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7509
12:10PM1h10
Nantes Atlantique Airport
01:20PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$2511One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7503
04:05PM1h10
Nantes Atlantique Airport
05:15PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$2511One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7505
06:55PM1h10
Nantes Atlantique Airport
08:05PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$4011One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Nantes to Paris

The journey from Nantes to Paris is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. The trip between these two cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus, train or plane. Key arrival points in Paris include Gare Routière Galliéni, Porte Maillot, Gare Montparnasse, and both the Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY) airports.

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Nantes to Paris Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€30

5:15 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€78

2:16 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€147

1:10 h

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What is the best way to travel from Nantes to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Paris


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Paris. Buses traveling from Nantes to Paris depart from several stations in Nantes such as the airport, Route de Paris and Haluchère. It takes at least 4:30 h to arrive in Paris. Over 20 buses travel from Nantes to Paris every day with the first departing around 7:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Nantes to Paris include Eurolines, Flixbus, Ouibus, and Eurolines.


Fastest way to travel from Nantes to Paris


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Flying is the fastest way to travel from Nantes to Paris. Direct flights are offered from Nantes' airport and arrive at Paris' Charles De Gaulle and Orly airports. Non-stop flights are approximately 1:05 h and are offered by various airlines. The main airline for this route is operated by Air France.


Most popular way to travel from Nantes to Paris


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Nantes to Paris. Taking the train operated by SNCF is only 2 hours and is almost 1 hour and 30 minutes faster than taking the bus from Nantes to Paris. While flying from Nantes to Paris is on paper the quickest route, it can be quite expensive and time-consuming. Traveling from Nantes to Paris by train allows you to arrive in Paris' city center and immediately connect to public transportation.


How to get from Nantes to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Nantes to Paris, 76,60% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Nantes to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Nantes to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Nantes to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Paris is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Paris costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Paris costing on average $107 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 0m.

Bus takes on average 4h 1m.

The distance from Nantes to Paris is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Paris is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Paris Gare Montparnasse.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, TGV, TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Infobus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF.
  • 13 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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