How to travel from Rotterdam to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Nantes is a train with an average price of $94 (€79).

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

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Nantes costing on average $97 (€81).

A train is $458 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Nantes costing on average $553 (€461).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 13m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 53m.

Bus takes on average 13h 6m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Nantes is approximately 422 miles (680 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Nantes is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 16 trains per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Nantes:

• Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Nantes station.
• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 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 Rotterdam to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA to go to Nantes by flight.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.