The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Angoulême
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€59
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€123
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 20 m
Trains on Sep 18
8
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Angoulême is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Angoulême will cost around €123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Angoulême without transferring at least once.
3835+
L16 (864522)3:59 PM5h07Nantes station9:06 PMGare d'Angoulême€591One-way1 transfer
860012+
84616:12 PM5h27Nantes station11:39 PMGare d'Angoulême€711One-way1 transfer
5306 · 848512:44 PM3h47Nantes station4:31 PMGare d'Angoulême€721One-way1 transfer
860012+
8393 · 84956:12 PM4h25Nantes station10:37 PMGare d'Angoulême€831One-way2 transfers
860114+
8322 · 52405:12 PM4h08Nantes station9:20 PMGare d'Angoulême€891One-way2 transfers
5306 · 848512:44 PM3h47Nantes station4:31 PMGare d'Angoulême€721One-way1 transfer
860114+
8322 · 52405:12 PM4h08Nantes station9:20 PMGare d'Angoulême€891One-way2 transfers
8922 · 84333:04 PM4h22Nantes station7:26 PMGare d'Angoulême€2341One-way1 transfer
860012+
8393 · 84956:12 PM4h25Nantes station10:37 PMGare d'Angoulême€831One-way2 transfers
8816 · 84955:40 PM4h57Nantes station10:37 PMGare d'Angoulême€1761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Angoulême
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €306.
Distance: 218 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €306 Average price | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Angoulême:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Angoulême costing on average €58.
A bus is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Angoulême costing on average €306.
Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 22m.
Live departures
Nantes to Angoulême train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Angoulême trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:59 PM Nantes | 5h06 | 7:05 PM Angoulême | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:59 PM Nantes | 5h04 | 8:03 PM Angoulême | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
5306 · 8485 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 3h47 | 4:31 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
8874 · 8447 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 5h14 | 6:18 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
8922 · 8433 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 4h22 | 7:26 PM Gare d'Angoulême | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Angoulême
Trains from Nantes to Angoulême run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 218 km distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 218 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 4:46 AM |
Last train 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Nantes to Angoulême trainsSNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Nantes and Angoulême from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | Intercités
SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
TER
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Nantes to Angoulême
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Angoulême by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Angoulême, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nantes to Angoulême
Most Nantes to Angoulême trains use the Gare de Nantes to Angoulême station pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Angoulême train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nantes station do trains to Angoulême leave from?
Getting to Gare de Nantes from Nantes city centre
Gare de Nantes train station facilities and services
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Which Angoulême station do trains from Nantes arrive at?
Getting to Angoulême from Angoulême city centre
Angoulême is 1 km from Angoulême city centre. Public transport options include:
Angoulême train station facilities and services
Angoulême has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Terminus, La Cantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Angoulême. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Angoulême. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Angoulême: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Angoulême: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Angoulême: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Angoulême Hôtel de France, Hôtel Saint Gelais, Hôtel Le Palma.
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