There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Loches by train, bus, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Tours to Lochesbus Autocar
3h 35m€41–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724 / ...
- Take the bus from Tours to Lochesbus Autocar
4h 33m€22–40Drive 243.1 km
- Drive from Nantes to Lochescar 243.1 km
2h 30m€47–67Train
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Lochestrain Ter
3h 36m€44–71
Nantes to Loches by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Loches is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Loches is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Loches. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Loches via Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Loches. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Loches via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Nantes and Loches is 243 km. The road distance is 243.1 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Loches without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Nantes to Loches, including transfers.
Nantes to Loches bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Loches is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Loches, France?
You can take a bus from Nantes to Loches via Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nantes to Loches via Tours in around 3h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Tours to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nantes to Loches bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Nantes to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Loches is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Nantes to Loches.
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