How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €79, while a flight costs an average of €454.

Distance: 507 miles (817 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €79.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes:

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average €101.

A bus is €375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average €454.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 14h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3h 43m faster (6h 20m by train vs 10h 3m by car) and roughly €128 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€101 vs €228). 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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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

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

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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 Frankfurt am Main to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €79.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes:

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average €101.

A bus is €375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes costing on average €454.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 14h 8m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is approximately 507 miles (817 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 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 Frankfurt am Main to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Nantes by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Cityjet to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Nantes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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