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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 an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. 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 $42, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Poitiers to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Nantes:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Nantes costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€61) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15 (-€13). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Poitiers to Nantes
How to get from Poitiers to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Nantes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8340 · 522411:16 AM 3h28 Poitiers 2:44 PM Nantes station $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8340 · 5224
11:16 AM 3h28 Poitiers 2:44 PM Nantes station $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 8440 · 5351
8:20 AM 2h59 Poitiers 11:19 AM Nantes station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 8377+3856
1:55 PM 4h34 Poitiers 6:29 PM Nantes station $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - 8378+4504
3:19 PM 3h31 Poitiers 6:50 PM Nantes station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer 
863046+8320+45065:26 PM 4h39 Poitiers 10:05 PM Nantes station $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Nantes:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Nantes costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Nantes by train.
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