How to travel from Poitiers to Nantes

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Compare train and bus for Poitiers to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 99 miles (160 km)

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Bus

$46

Average price

$30

Average price

Cheapest

3h 11m

Average total duration

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2h 41m

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30m

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6h 32m

Average total duration

6h 2m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Poitiers to Nantes

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

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

TGV INOUI8378+SNCF Intercités4504
03:19PM3h31
Poitiers
06:50PMNantes station
$441One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM7h25
Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)
12:10AMGare SNCF Sud
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI8440 · 5351
08:21AM2h58
Poitiers
11:19AMNantes station
$641One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SNCF TERL14 (863465)+SNCF Intercités3858
05:56PM4h20
Poitiers
10:16PMNantes station
$391One-way
1 transfer
SNCF TERD14 (863451)+SNCF Intercités3854
09:49AM4h10
Poitiers
01:59PMNantes station
$601One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI8340+TER860005
11:16AM2h59
Poitiers
02:15PMNantes station
$681One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Poitiers 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 Poitiers to Nantes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Poitiers and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Poitiers to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Nantes costing on average $35 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Poitiers to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Poitiers to Nantes is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Poitiers to Nantes is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Nantes 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 Poitiers to Nantes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Railway Station and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poitiers to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Aléop Lignes Express régionales to go to Nantes by bus.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, TER, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Poitiers to Nantes:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Aléop Lignes Express régionales.
Omio customers who travel from Poitiers 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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