How to travel from Blois to Nantes

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Compare train and bus for Blois to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blois to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 43, while a train costs an average of CHF 50.

Distance: 137 miles (221 km)

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Driving

CHF 50

Average price

CHF 43

Average price

Cheapest

CHF 71

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

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30m

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2h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Compare ways to travel from Blois to Nantes

Compare the available ways to get from Blois to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Blois to Nantes is a bus with an average price of CHF 43.

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

A bus is CHF 8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blois to Nantes costing on average CHF 50.

The fastest way to travel from Blois to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Blois and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Blois to Nantes among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 26m faster (2h 32m by train vs 2h 58m by car) and roughly CHF 21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 50 vs CHF 71). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Blois to Nantes

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

Our recommendation

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

  • TER REMI860235+SNCF | TGV INOUI5358
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • TER REMI860235+SNCF | TGV INOUI5358
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5351+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860551
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER REMI860225+SNCF | Intercités4504
    1 transfer
  • TER REMI860233+SNCF | Intercités4506
    1 transfer
  • TER860011
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Blois 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 Blois to Nantes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Blois and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Blois to Nantes is a bus with an average price of CHF 43.

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

A bus is CHF 8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blois to Nantes costing on average CHF 50.

The fastest way to travel from Blois to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 43m.

The distance from Blois to Nantes is approximately 137 miles (221 km).
The average frequency per day from Blois to Nantes is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Blois to Nantes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Blois - Chambord and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Blois, Rue Germaine Tillion (Gare Routière SNCF) 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 Blois to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Nantes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Blois to Nantes:
  • 1 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Blois to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Palma. 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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