How to travel from Saint-Étienne to Nantes

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

The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $96 (€78).

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

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average $170 (€139).

A bus is $394 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Nantes costing on average $490 (€400).

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 51m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

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 10 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF 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 Saint-Étienne to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, Volotea to go to Nantes by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Saint-Étienne to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with Volotea.
• 0 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.

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.