How to travel from Saint-Étienne to Nantes

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Saint-Étienne to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $44.

Distance: 309 miles (498 km)

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$95

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$58

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$96

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6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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30m

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9h 57m

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9h 27m

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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TGV INOUI

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from Saint-Étienne to Nantes

How to get from Saint-Étienne to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

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

FlixBus
04:45PM15h05
Saint-Étienne
07:50AMNantes
$511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:45PM15h05
Saint-Étienne
07:50AMNantes
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus
05:25PM11h35
Saint-Étienne
05:00AMNantes
$801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:40PM14h35
Saint-Étienne
07:15AMNantes
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Saint-Étienne and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Nantes:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average $44 (€35).

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average $57 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 16m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is approximately 309 miles (498 km).
The average frequency per day from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
  • Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Nantes station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Étienne to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Saint-Étienne to Nantes:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Saint-Étienne 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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