There are 5 ways to get from Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire by train, bus, rideshare, train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
1h 39m€30–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nantes to Tours196.4 km
2h 48m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Toursbus 724 / ...
3h 2m€14–27Train via St Pierre Des Corps
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
2h 5m€30–60Drive 196.4 km
- Drive from Nantes to Tourscar 196.4 km
2h 26m€32–46
Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €30 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Ursulines via Vaucanson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantes and arriving at Tours. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Nantes and Centre-Val de Loire is 195 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €30 - €60.
The train from Nantes to Tours takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €27 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Centre-Val de Loire, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to Tours every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to Tours once daily. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.
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 Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Nantes to Centre-Val de Loire.
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There are 1760+ hotels available in Centre-Val de Loire.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nantes and Centre-Val de Loire. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.