How to travel from Nantes to Vannes

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Compare train and bus for Nantes to Vannes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Vannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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$8

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$31

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$22

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2h 5m

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1h 35m

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1h 54m

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1h 24m

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1h 26m

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The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Vannes is a bus with an average price of $8.

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

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Vannes costing on average $31.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Vannes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Vannes take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nantes and Vannes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Nantes to Vannes among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Nantes to Vannes

How to get from Nantes to Vannes by train, bus or flight.

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50811
    8:30 PM1h30
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    10:00 PMVannes, Hôpital
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50811
    8:30 PM1h30
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    10:00 PMVannes, Hôpital
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER858261
    12:42 PM1h08
    Nantes station
    1:50 PMVannes station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER858287
    4:55 PM1h12
    Nantes station
    6:07 PMVannes station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858279
    6:27 PM1h14
    Nantes station
    7:41 PMVannes station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858249+SNCF | TGV INOUI8711
    9:19 AM1h42
    Nantes station
    11:01 AMVannes station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM1h35
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    3:05 PMVannes, Hôpital
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:25 PM1h35
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    5:00 PMVannes, Hôpital
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM1h35
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    10:40 AMVannes, Hôpital
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nantes to Vannes

Travel to Vannes 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 Nantes to Vannes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nantes and Vannes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Vannes is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Vannes costing on average $35.

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Vannes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Vannes take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 8m.

The distance from Nantes to Vannes is approximately 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Vannes is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Vannes 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 Nantes to Vannes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Vannes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Vannes, Hôpital.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port d'Hoëdic and arrive in Port Maria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Vannes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Naolib to go to Vannes by bus.
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Vannes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Vannes with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Vannes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Bouguenais, Rennes, Lorient, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vannes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vannes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three days in Vannes allows you to explore the historic old town, visit the Château de l'Hermine, and enjoy a boat trip to the nearby islands in the Gulf of Morbihan.

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