How to travel from Marseille to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €57.

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

A bus is €36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Nantes costing on average €92.

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Nantes costing on average €138.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 40m.

Bus takes on average 10h 24m.

The distance from Marseille to Nantes is approximately 432 miles (696 km).

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Nantes is:

• Around 25 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Malta Air, Transavia France, Ryanair, Air France, Amelia International, Volotea to go to Nantes by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TGV, SNCF | Intercités to go to Nantes by train.

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

• 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Transavia France, Ryanair, Volotea.
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, London, Lyon, Nice. 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.