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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Nantes is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Nantes is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Nantes via Saarbrücken Hbf and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Mainz to Nantes?

The distance between Mainz and Nantes is 851 km. The road distance is 906.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 6m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Mainz to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Nantes bus from?

Mainz to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Nantes train from?

Mainz to Nantes train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Nantes?

The best way to get from Mainz to Nantes is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €150 - €310 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Mainz to Nantes bus arrive?

Mainz to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Mainz to Nantes train arrive?

Mainz to Nantes train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Nantes is 906 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Mainz to Nantes.

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

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Mainz to Nantes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Nantes by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
4h 32m
€108–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 42m
€71–125
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
8h 6m
€152–304
Drive 906.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Nantescar 906.3 km
8h 9m
€142–205
Bus to Hahn, fly
1. Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hahnbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane HHN - NTE
8h 39m
€76–298
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Nantestrain
10h 17m
€175–548

Mainz to Nantes by train and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.8 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Nantes, France?

Lufthansa, KLM, and Air France fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nantes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 6m.

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