How to travel from Orléans to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $53.

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

A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Nantes costing on average $67.

A bus is $422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Nantes costing on average $474.

The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 20m.

Bus takes on average 7h 4m.

The distance from Orléans to Nantes is approximately 167 miles (270 km).

The average frequency per day from Orléans to Nantes is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Orléans and Nantes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Orléans to Nantes:

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Gare d'Orléans and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou 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 Orléans to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with Air France, Lufthansa to go to Nantes by flight.

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

• 1 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 4 direct flights per day with Air France.

Omio customers who travel from Orléans 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.