How to travel from Bordeaux to Nancy, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Nancy is around 844km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours Parking Peupliers and then to Nancy.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance901km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Bordeaux and Nancy is around 844km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bordeaux and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Nancy. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Bordeaux and Nancy. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours Parking Peupliers. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Nancy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Bordeaux and Nancy. The distance is around 901km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Nancy

Transport options from Bordeaux to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€230($230)
3 times a week844km (524 miles)
Fly to Luxembourg (LUX), Train3h 55m
€120($120)
every 2 hours887km (551 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€190($190)
every 3 hours869km (540 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
€40($40)
3 times a week979km (608 miles)
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache16h 45m
€27($27)
4 times a week1,254km (779 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€120($120)
on demand901km (560 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy