How to get from Lille to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lille to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 314 miles (507 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $34 - $114 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€30) • 11 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $114 (€99) • 4 h 16 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SNCF | TGV |
Take a bus or train to travel 314 miles (507 km) between Lille and Nantes. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 16 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $34 (€30). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCF | TGV among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lille to Nantes.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $23 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 2 options to travel from Lille to Nantes including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Nantes is a bus with an average price of $34 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Nantes:
Taking a bus costs $79 (€69) less than taking a train, which costs on average $114 (€99) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Nantes from Lille is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 11 h 20 min of travel time.
Nantes is approximately 314 miles (507 km) away from Lille.
The average frequency per day from Lille to Nantes is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Nantes from Lille as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lille to Nantes:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Lille to Nantes with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Nantes tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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