There are 5 ways to get from Nantes to Thouars by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Saumur to Thouarstrain Ter
2h 51m€29–51Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Bressuirebus L7
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to place du Boël les hallesbus 104
3h 30m€5–29Drive 118.7 km
- Drive from Nantes to Thouarscar 118.7 km
1h 37m€19–28Train via Angers
- Take the train from Nantes to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Thouarstrain Ter
2h 58m€29–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Thouarstrain Ter
3h 41m€20–36
Nantes to Thouars by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Thouars is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Thouars is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Thouars. However, there are services departing from Gare routière and arriving at place du Boël les halles via Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Thouars. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Thouars via Saumur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Nantes and Thouars is 170 km. The road distance is 118.7 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Thouars without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €28 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Nantes to Thouars, including transfers.
Nantes to Thouars bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare routière station.
Nantes to Thouars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Thouars is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs €5 - €30 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Thouars, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to Thouars via Saumur in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare routière to place du Boël les halles via Gare SNCF in around 3h 30m.
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 Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saumur to Thouars
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Thouars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Thouars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare routière to Gare de Bressuire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Nantes to Thouars bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare de Bressuire station.
Nantes to Thouars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Thouars is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Nantes to Thouars.
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