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 zł75.

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

A train is zł17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes costing on average zł92.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to Nantes is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 12m.

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 5 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.
• Buses mostly depart from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Gare SNCF / Rue Clemenceau and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.

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 TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Aléop en Vendée, SNCF Bus to go to Nantes by bus.

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

• 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus.

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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.