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How to get fromNantes to Charenteby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nantes to Charente by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Tours

    best
    1. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train 121A / ...
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4h 35m
    €70–123

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiersbus bus L7
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    5h 41m
    €22–79

  3. Drive  240.3 km

    1. Drive from Nantes to Charentecar car 240.3 km
    3h 2m
    €39–56

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    5h 19m
    €58–96

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 52m
    €32–55

Nantes to Charente by train and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 7h 52m.

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