How to travel from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes

There are 2 options to travel between Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and Nantes including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes is a train with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes:

A train is €0.21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 15m.

The distance from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes is approximately 41 miles (66 km).

The average frequency per day from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes is:

• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes:

• Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and arrive in Nantes station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | Autocar to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Nantes by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar.
• 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.

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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.