How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes

There are 3 options to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes:

A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes costing on average €70.

A bus is €86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes costing on average €122.

The fastest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 16m.

Bus takes on average 7h 32m.

The distance from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes is approximately 241 miles (389 km).

The average frequency per day from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand station and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 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 Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nantes by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Clermont-Ferrand to Nantes:

• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Clermont-Ferrand 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.