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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nantes is to rideshare which costs €44 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Nantes is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Nantes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Nantes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Nantes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Lyon to Nantes?

The distance between Lyon and Nantes is 803 km. The road distance is 585.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €140 - €240.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Nantes bus from?

Lyon to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Nantes train from?

Lyon to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Nantes?

The best way to get from Lyon to Nantes is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €220 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Lyon to Nantes bus arrive?

Lyon to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Lyon to Nantes train arrive?

Lyon to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Nantes is 586 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Lyon to Nantes.

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

Book your Lyon to Nantes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Nantes?

Book your Lyon to Nantes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nantes?

There are 1371+ hotels available in Nantes.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Nantes?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Nantes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
4h 20m
€140–240
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Nantesrideshare 585.1 km
7h 59m
€44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 55m
€50–90
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
3h 23m
€57–218
Train via Le Mans
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Manstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Ter / ...
5h 6m
€140–238
Drive 585.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Nantescar 585.5 km
7h 59m
€94–136
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
5h 23m
€158–414

Lyon to Nantes by train

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Distance: 802.7 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Nantes, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes 3 times a day. Tickets cost €160–240 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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