There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Charente by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Tours
best- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4h 23m€69–140Drive 240.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nantes to Charentecar 240.3 km
3h 2m€38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiersbus L7
- Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain Tgv
5h 9m€52–84Train
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
5h 5m€56–109
Nantes to Charente by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Charente is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Charente is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Charente. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Angouleme via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Nantes and Charente is 414 km. The road distance is 240.3 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Charente without a car is to train via Tours which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Nantes to Charente, including transfers.
Nantes to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Charente is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Nantes to Charente.
There are 605+ hotels available in Charente.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to La Bisaiguë via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 4h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Poitiers to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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