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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $549.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $549 Average price | $171 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Toulouse to Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Toulouse to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Nantes:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Nantes costing on average $171.
A bus is $497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Nantes costing on average $549.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $176 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124. The journey takes 7h 59m versus 5h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Toulouse to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:45 PM 8h35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 5:20 AM Nantes $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:45 PM 8h35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 5:20 AM Nantes $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U247109:45 PM 1h10 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 10:55 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $183 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4758 · 38581:18 PM 8h58 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 10:16 PM Nantes station $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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38546:10 AM 7h25 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 1:35 PM Nantes station $62 1 One-way 1 transfer
3650 · 450410:27 AM 8h23 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 6:50 PM Nantes station $92 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus10:35 PM 7h20 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 5:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
5002612:40 PM 7h55 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 8:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
500248:45 PM 8h35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 5:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF6021 · AF61426:45 AM 3h10 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 9:55 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport $402 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF6025 · AF61482:45 PM 6h55 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 9:40 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $406 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7411 · AF75064:35 PM 5h50 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 10:25 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $449 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Nantes:
A bus is $119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Nantes costing on average $171.
A bus is $497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Nantes costing on average $549.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, CitizenPlane, Volotea, Twin Jet, Air Baltic, asl airlines to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Nantes by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane, Volotea, Twin Jet.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa.
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