How to travel from Caen to Nantes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Caen to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 146 miles (236 km)

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$34

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$61

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4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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4h 8m

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3h 38m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Caen to Nantes

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

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

TER853622 · 857333
04:47PM3h30
Gare de Caen
08:17PMNantes station
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TER853622 · 857333
04:47PM3h30
Gare de Caen
08:17PMNantes station
$651One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TER853622 · 857333
04:47PM3h30
Gare de Caen
08:17PMNantes station
$651One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TER853624+TGV INOUI8887
05:48PM4h06
Gare de Caen
09:54PMNantes station
$651One-way
1 transfer
TER16554+TGV INOUI8913
07:46AM4h08
Gare de Caen
11:54AMNantes station
$781One-way
1 transfer
TER857118+TGV INOUI8881
02:45PM4h09
Gare de Caen
06:54PMNantes station
$721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Caen 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 Caen to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Caen and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Nantes costing on average $55 (€45).

A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to Nantes costing on average $127 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Caen to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

Flight takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Caen to Nantes is approximately 146 miles (236 km).
The average frequency per day from Caen to Nantes is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Nantes 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 Caen to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Caen-Carpiquet Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Caen to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, TER BreizhGo to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Caen to Nantes:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Caen 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.

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