There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Charente 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 via Tours
best- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4h 29m€68–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nantes to Niortbus FlixBus N721 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncfbus 148
6h 45m€13–23Drive 240.3 km
- Drive from Nantes to Charentecar 240.3 km
3h 2m€38–54Train
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
5h 22m€54–115
Nantes to Charente by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Charente is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Charente is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Charente. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Géant Ouest via Pied De Fond, Gare Routiere Quai 2 and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Nantes and Charente is 412 km. The road distance is 240.3 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Charente without a car is to train via Tours which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Nantes to Charente, including transfers.
Nantes to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Charente is to train via Tours which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €24 and takes 6h 45m.
Nantes to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Niort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Charente is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Nantes to Charente.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to Pontouvre via St Pierre Des Corps, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Géant Ouest via Pied De Fond, Gare Routiere Quai 2, Gare Sncf, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 6h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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