How to travel from Orléans to Nantes

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Orléans to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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€45

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€23

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3h 30m

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6h 51m

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6h 21m

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from Orléans to Nantes

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
09:10AM8h10
Orléans
05:20PMNantes
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:10AM8h10
Orléans
05:20PMNantes
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus
02:20PM7h50
Orléans
10:10PMNantes
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus
10:00AM8h15
Orléans
06:15PMNantes
$311One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
07:15PM7h55
Orléans
03:10AMNantes
$361One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
06:45PM8h25
Orléans
03:10AMNantes
$1081One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Orléans to Nantes

Travel to Nantes 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 Orléans to Nantes.

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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 $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Nantes costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Nantes costing on average $112 (€89).

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

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 5m.

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Orléans to Nantes is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
The average frequency per day from Orléans to Nantes is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights 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 Nantes, Route de Paris.
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 TER, SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Orléans to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Orléans to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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