How to travel from Lille to Nantes

There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Nantes including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €48.

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

A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Nantes costing on average €114.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 4m.

The distance from Lille to Nantes is approximately 315 miles (508 km).

The average frequency per day from Lille to Nantes is:

• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille 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 Lille to Nantes:

• Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 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 Lille to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Lille 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.