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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Descartes is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Descartes is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Descartes?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Descartes. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Pierre Ballue via Vaucanson and Mirabeau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Descartes?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Descartes. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Port De Piles via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Nantes to Descartes?

The distance between Nantes and Descartes is 251 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Descartes without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Nantes to Descartes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Descartes bus from?

Nantes to Descartes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Descartes train from?

Nantes to Descartes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Descartes?

The best way to get from Nantes to Descartes is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Nantes to Descartes bus arrive?

Nantes to Descartes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Nantes to Descartes train arrive?

Nantes to Descartes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Descartes?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Descartes is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Nantes to Descartes.

Where can I stay near Descartes?

There are 504+ hotels available in Descartes.

Nantes to Descartes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Descartes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Port De Pilestrain Ter
3h 22m
€66–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mirabeau to Pierre Balluebus H
5h 24m
€19–33
Drive 197.2 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Descartescar 197.2 km
2h 56m
€31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Balluebus H
4h 1m
€34–65

Nantes to Descartes by bus

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.7 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Descartes via Tours and Port De Piles in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Pierre Ballue via Tours, Vaucanson, and Mirabeau in around 5h 24m.

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