What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Nantes?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Nantes is to bus via Paris which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Nantes?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Nantes is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via The Hague and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Nantes via Rotterdam Centraal, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Leiden to Nantes?

The distance between Leiden and Nantes is 874 km. The road distance is 841.8 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Nantes without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 2m and costs €240 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Nantes?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Leiden to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Nantes bus from?

Leiden to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Nantes train from?

Leiden to Nantes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Nantes?

The best way to get from Leiden to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 7h 2m and costs €240 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Leiden to Nantes bus arrive?

Leiden to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Leiden to Nantes train arrive?

Leiden to Nantes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Nantes is 842 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Leiden to Nantes.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Nantes?

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Where can I stay near Nantes?

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Leiden to Nantes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Leiden to Nantes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain 411C / ...
7h 2m
€247–411
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 12m
€70–120
Drive 841.8 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Nantescar 841.8 km
8h 34m
€175–252
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4h 29m
€94–307
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nantestrain Tgv
8h 48m
€167–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Nantesbus N712 / ...
16h 1m
€84–127
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus
6h 16m
€165–453

Leiden to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 874.4 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Nantes via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 12m.

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