Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 6 trains that leave Lyon for Nantes on Mon, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 516 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 6 h 48 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.
Omio 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 prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m.
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€85 Average price | €161 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest |
6h 40m Average duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:38 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h15 | 2:53 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 6h48 | 4:52 PM Nantes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h52 | 4:56 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h16 | 5:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h01 | 8:05 PM Nantes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h50 | 5:54 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 320 miles (516 km) |
Average train duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 19:04 |
Find the best trains from Lyon to Nantes with Omio's travel partners SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI and SNCF | TGV INOUI from $34 (€28). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
SNCF Intercités is a French railway network that provides medium-distance train services throughout the country. They offer all the SNCF trains routes which aren't covered by the high-speed TGV network. SNCF Intercités offers a variety of ticket types, including the Semi-Flex with a non-refundable and partially changeable ticket which is the cheapest option, and the Full-Flex, which allows for more flexibility. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCF Intercités are Paris to Tolouse, Paris to Clermont-Ferrand, and Paris to Limoges. These routes offer travelers the opportunity to explore some of the smaller cities in France.
Train information from Lyon to Nantes with SNCF Intercités:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nantes station, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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