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How to get from Nantes to Varades by bus, light rail and train?

From Nantes to Varades by bus, light rail and train

To get from Nantes to Varades in Nantes, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the 3 light rail from Pirmil station to Hôtel Dieu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2 bus and finally take the P5 train from Gare De Nantes station to Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Nantes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Varades on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 3
Light Rail - 3
Bus - C2
Train - P5P5
Leaves from Pirmil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pirmil
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Marcel Paul
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Hôtel Dieu
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hôtel Dieu
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Gare Sud
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare Sud
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Nantes
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - P5P5
    Wait for train
    P5
    Angers Saint-Laud
  • 9
    Ride to train station Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil
    Ride to train station
    Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Nantes to Varades by bus and train

To get from Nantes to Varades in Nantes, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 28 bus from Pirmil station to Frêne Rond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C6 train and finally take the P5 train from Gare De Nantes station to Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Nantes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Varades on the Moovit app.

120min
Bus - 28
Train - C6C6
Train - P5P5
Leaves from Pirmil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nantes
  • 2
    Bus - 28
    Wait for bus
    28
    Vertou
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frêne Rond
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Sébastien Frêne Rond
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - C6C6
    Wait for train
    C6
    Nantes
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare De Nantes
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - P5P5
    Wait for train
    P5
    Angers Saint-Laud
  • 8
    Ride to train station Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil
    Ride to train station
    Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nantes to Varades

The distance between Nantes, Nantes and Varades, Nantes is approximately 48.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nantes to Varades by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nantes – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Nantes to Varades

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Nantes to Varades using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nantes) and destination (Varades), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

From Nantes to Varades by bus and train

To get from Nantes to Varades in Nantes, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 28 bus from Pirmil station to Frêne Rond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C6 train and finally take the P5 train from Gare De Nantes station to Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Nantes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Varades on the Moovit app.

120min
Bus - 28
Train - C6C6
Train - P5P5
Leaves from Pirmil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nantes
  • 2
    Bus - 28
    Wait for bus
    28
    Vertou
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frêne Rond
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Sébastien Frêne Rond
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - C6C6
    Wait for train
    C6
    Nantes
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare De Nantes
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - P5P5
    Wait for train
    P5
    Angers Saint-Laud
  • 8
    Ride to train station Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil
    Ride to train station
    Varades - Saint-Florent-Le-Vieil
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nantes to Varades?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Light Rail line 3, Bus line C2, Train line P5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nantes to Varades?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 28, Train line C6, Train line P5.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Nantes and Varades in Nantes?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Nantes to Varades in Nantes?

    The 3 light rail line goes from Pirmil station near Nantes to Marcel Paul station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Marcel Paul station near Varades in Nantes.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nantes to Varades in Nantes by light rail, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Nantes and Varades in Nantes by light rail, bus and train is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Nantes to get to Varades in Nantes?

    Get on the 3 light rail from the Pirmil station near Nantes in Nantes.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Nantes and Varades in Nantes?

    Get off the light rail at the Marcel Paul station, which is closest to Varades in Nantes.