How to travel from Annecy to Nantes, France

The distance between Annecy and Nantes is around 817km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Nantes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance817km (508 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Annecy and Nantes is around 817km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 605km (376 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Annecy and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Nantes is to take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambery Challes Les Eaux. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Nantes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Nantes. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Nantes. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Nantes. The distance is around 817km (508 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Annecy to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Nantes

Transport options from Annecy to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€160($160)
twice a week947km (588 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins990km (615 miles)
Bus
12h 5m
€53($53)
twice daily854km (531 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€110($110)
on demand817km (508 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes