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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 $46, while a train costs an average of $74.

Distance: 99 miles (160 km)

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Driving

$74

Average price

$46

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Cheapest

$57

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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2h 16m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Poitiers to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $46.

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

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Nantes costing on average $74.

The fastest way to travel from Poitiers to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Poitiers and Nantes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Poitiers to Nantes among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.36. The journey takes 2h 53m 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.

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from Poitiers to Nantes

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 PM6h20
    Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)
    9:20 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 PM6h20
    Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)
    9:20 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8440 · 5351
    8:21 AM2h58
    Poitiers
    11:19 AMNantes station
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8340 · 5224
    11:16 AM3h28
    Poitiers
    2:44 PMNantes station
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER863044+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187106306+SNCF | Intercités4502
    12:35 PM3h38
    Poitiers
    4:13 PMNantes station
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5440 · 5486
    10:20 AM2h59
    Poitiers
    1:19 PMNantes station
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM5h15
    Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)
    10:10 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus95919 · 50026
    12:15 PM8h20
    Poitiers, Railway Station
    8:35 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $1151One-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 $46.

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

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Nantes costing on average $74.

The fastest way to travel from Poitiers to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 23m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 7m.

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

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, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) 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 Poitiers to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Aléop Lignes Express régionales, Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 to go to Nantes by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Poitiers to Nantes:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Aléop Lignes Express régionales, Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79.
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.
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.

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