What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Nantes?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Nantes is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Nantes?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Nantes is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Nantes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Nantes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Mainz to Nantes?

The distance between Mainz and Nantes is 851 km. The road distance is 906.3 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Nantes without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €150 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Nantes?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Mainz to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Nantes bus from?

Mainz to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Nantes train from?

Mainz to Nantes train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Nantes?

The best way to get from Mainz to Nantes is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €330 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Mainz to Nantes bus arrive?

Mainz to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Mainz to Nantes train arrive?

Mainz to Nantes train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Nantes is 906 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Mainz to Nantes.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Nantes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Nantes?

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Where can I stay near Nantes?

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Mainz to Nantes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Nantes by plane, 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.

Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
4h 35m
€109–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantesbus 1614 / ...
13h 10m
€58–103
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
8h 4m
€157–324
Drive 906.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Nantescar 906.3 km
8h 10m
€139–201
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
6h 55m
€97–305
Bus to Hahn, fly
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane HHN - NTE
7h 51m
€74–268
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the bus from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
3. Take the bus from Trier to Parisbus
4. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Nantestrain
17h 46m

Mainz to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

27Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.8 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Nantes, France?

Lufthansa and Air France fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nantes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 4m.

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