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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valence to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valence to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $157.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Nantes:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Nantes costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Nantes costing on average $157 (€128).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€112) compared to roughly $235 (€192) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98 (€80). The journey takes 7h 56m versus 7h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Valence to Nantes
How to get from Valence to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valence to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 50793 · 724033:10 PM14h45Valence, Gare Routière5:55 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50793 · 724033:10 PM14h45Valence, Gare Routière5:55 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U243277:05 AM1h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:25 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$781One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12348 · 89051:53 PM6h01Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud7:54 PMNantes station$2521One-way1 transfer
- 12348 · 8067 · 98321:53 PM5h57Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud7:50 PMNantes station$2591One-way2 transfers
- 6258 · 88873:53 PM6h01Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud9:54 PMNantes station$2881One-way1 transfer
- 50618 · 8708111:45 PM15h10Valence, Gare Routière2:55 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM14h50Valence, Gare Routière4:15 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$831One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM15h40Valence, Gare Routière8:55 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$841One-way1 transfer
43277:05 AM1h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:25 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$841One-way0 transfers- 28194:35 PM1h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:55 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
- U243297:55 PM1h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:15 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Nantes:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Nantes costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Nantes costing on average $157 (€128).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 52m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valence and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valence Ville and arrive in Nantes station.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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