How to travel from Amsterdam to Nantes

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $150.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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$65

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$294

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$226

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$284

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13h 24m

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12h 54m

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5h 28m

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6h 48m

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9h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $65 (€52).

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

A bus is $161 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Nantes costing on average $226 (€182).

A bus is $230 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Nantes costing on average $294 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 12h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Nantes among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Nantes

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1602 · 87081
    11:30 PM15h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2:55 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1602 · 87081
    11:30 PM15h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2:55 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMAF3219
    8:40 PM1h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:10 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $10131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGV7060 · 8887+Eurocity Direct9540+Intercity19736
    1:04 PM8h51
    Amsterdam Zuid
    9:55 PMNantes station
    $1861One-way
    3 transfers
  • Eurostar9376+SNCF | TGV INOUI8827
    5:10 PM6h44
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:54 PMNantes station
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9476+SNCF | TGV INOUI8827
    5:10 PM6h44
    Amsterdam Centraal
    11:54 PMNantes station
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1608 · 87081
    11:00 PM15h55
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2:55 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1696 · 88085
    8:00 AM15h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:25 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1674 · 88085
    7:05 AM16h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:25 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1405+Air FranceKL2312
    8:10 AM9h45
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    5:55 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $3451One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF3146+Air FranceAF7365+SNCF | TGV INOUI5240+SNCF | Intercités4506
    7:50 AM14h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:05 PMNantes station
    $3741One-way
    3 transfers
  • KLMAF3146+Air FranceAF7365+SNCF | TGV INOUI9832
    7:50 AM12h00
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:50 PMNantes station
    $3791One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Nantes

Travel to Nantes 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 Amsterdam to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $65 (€52).

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

A bus is $161 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Nantes costing on average $226 (€182).

A bus is $230 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Nantes costing on average $294 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 12h 54m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Nantes is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Nantes is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM, Vueling, Cityjet to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GVB to go to Nantes by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity to go to Nantes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Nantes:
  • 6 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.
Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.
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