How to travel from Tours to Nantes

There are 2 options to travel between Tours and Nantes including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Tours to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Nantes:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Nantes costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Tours to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

The distance from Tours to Nantes is approximately 105 miles (170 km).

The average frequency per day from Tours to Nantes is:

• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tours 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 Tours to Nantes:

• Trains mostly depart from Tours station and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson 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 Tours to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nantes by train.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
• 4 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.

Omio customers who travel from Tours 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.