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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Orléans Centre to Nantes station
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orléans Centre to Nantes station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans Centre to Nantes station will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
Of the 6 trains that leave Orléans Centre for Nantes station on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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.
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6:58 AM2h52Orleans9:50 AMNantes station$1181One-way0 transfers- 11:09 AM3h06Orleans2:15 PMNantes station$1181One-way0 transfers
- 8:39 AM4h41Orleans1:20 PMNantes station$1221One-way1 transfer
- 1:03 PM3h10Orleans4:13 PMNantes station$1221One-way1 transfer
- 3:38 PM3h12Orleans6:50 PMNantes station$1221One-way1 transfer
- 6:58 AM2h52Orleans9:50 AMNantes station$1181One-way0 transfers
- 11:09 AM3h06Orleans2:15 PMNantes station$1181One-way0 transfers
- 1:03 PM3h10Orleans4:13 PMNantes station$1221One-way1 transfer
- 3:38 PM3h12Orleans6:50 PMNantes station$1221One-way1 transfer
- 7:45 AM3h24Orleans11:09 AMNantes station$1241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Orléans Centre to Nantes station
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orléans Centre to Nantes station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Orléans Centre to Nantes station:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans Centre to Nantes station costing on average $121 (€98).
Other travel options to Nantes station take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€98) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-59.24 (€-47.78). The journey takes 4h 4m versus 3h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Orléans Centre to Nantes station train times
The table below shows live departures for Orléans Centre to Nantes station trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:38 PM Orleans | 11h05 | 8:43 AM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
| 6:58 AM Orleans | 2h52 | 9:50 AM Nantes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 AM Orleans | 3h24 | 11:09 AM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
| 8:39 AM Orleans | 4h41 | 1:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
| 11:09 AM Orleans | 3h06 | 2:15 PM Nantes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:03 PM Orleans | 3h10 | 4:13 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
| 3:38 PM Orleans | 3h12 | 6:50 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Orléans Centre to Nantes station
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Trains from Orléans Centre to Nantes station run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $118 (€95) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $118 (€95) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 6:38 AM |
Last train 9:38 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Orléans Centre to Nantes station trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Orléans Centre and Nantes station from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Orléans Centre to Nantes station
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