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 $93.

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

A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Nantes costing on average $197.

A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Nantes costing on average $559.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 26m.

Bus takes on average 14h 52m.

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

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Nantes is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 10 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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Twin Jet, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Cityjet, Air Baltic, Ryanair to go to Nantes by flight.

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

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

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