There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Nantes by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or car train
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Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ATH - NTE
6h 52m€90–251Bus, car ferry, train
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
- Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
38h 18m€432–743Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Gare de Lyonbus
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
39h 10mDrive 3,097.5 km
- Drive from Athens to Nantescar 3,097.5 km
31h 8m€580–837Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane ATH - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
11h 23m€148–388Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Nantesbus 1923
2d 5h€240–387Drive, car train
- Drive from Athens to Villach Hbfcar
- Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
- Drive from Fulda to Nantescar
35h 33m€571–827
Athens to Nantes by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Nantes is to fly which costs €90 - €260 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Nantes is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Nantes via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Athens and Nantes is 2359 km. The road distance is 3097.5 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Nantes without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 38h 18m and costs €430 - €750.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Athens to Nantes, including transfers.
Athens to Nantes bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Nantes is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €240 - €390 and takes 2 days 5h.
Athens to Nantes bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Budapest Hotel Platanus station.
Nantes is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 11:50 AM in Athens and 10:50 AM in Nantes.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Nantes, France?
Aegean Airlines, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Nantes via Budapest Hotel Platanus and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–700
Flights from Athens International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–550
Flights from Athens International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €95–320
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +30 2665 0 22309
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktel-thesprotias.gr
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Schedules at
- ktel-thesprotias.gr
- Phone
- +30 210 4828001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ventouris Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90–110
- Website
- Ventouris Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Nantes is 3098 km. It takes approximately 31h 8m to drive from Athens to Nantes.
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