The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Nantes
Cheapest price
€218
Average price
€284
Fastest journey
8 h 57 m
Average duration
9 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
790 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Nantes will cost around €284 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €218.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Nantes without transferring at least once.
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6174 · 8817
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6174 · 8817Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 790 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€164 Average price | €155 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nice to Nantes train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Nantes trains for today, Tuesday, December 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6174 · 8817 | On time 8:58 AM Nice-Ville | 9h22 | 6:20 PM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
17476+ 6120 · 8821 | On time 9:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 9h49 | 7:21 PM Nantes station | 2 transfers | |
5772+ 8805 | On time 6:00 PM Nice-Ville | 17h54 | 11:54 AM Nantes station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Nice to Nantes
Trains from Nice to Nantes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €70 but you can travel from only €35 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 790 km distance in 8h 59m.
Distance 790 km |
Average train duration 10h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €70 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 59m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: SNCF Intercités de nuit , TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF from Nice to Nantes trainsSNCF Intercités de nuit , TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF trains will get you between Nice and Nantes from €35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nice to Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Nantes 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 Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Nice, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Nice-Ville, Nice Saint-Augustin and Nice-Riquier. When arriving in Nantes, you can end your journey in train stations like Nantes station and Nantes Pirmil.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nice-Ville, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nantes station, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nice to Nantes
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- Agora
- PAUL
- Sushi Side
- Factory Donuts
- Deli & Cia
- Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
- Hotel Trocadero
- Ibis Nice Centre Gare
- Hotel Belle Meuniere
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Located in the station main hall.
- Bus lines: Ligne d'Azur
- Tram lines: 1
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, TER PACA 3, TER PACA 4, TER PACA 5, TER PACA 6, Russian Railways
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several public parking options.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- 118 places, 50 covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two main platforms for regional trains.
- Tramway: Line 2, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Nice Central Station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available nearby, but details are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Line 603
- Tramway: Line T1
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Boulevard de Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Gare
- La Cigale
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare
- Mercure Nantes Centre Gare
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-15 for local services
- Hall 3: tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Navibus: River shuttle service
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