How to travel from Chamonix to Nantes, France

The distance between Chamonix and Nantes is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Nantes by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva Bus Station and then to Nantes Le Cardo.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance852km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Nantes by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Chamonix and Nantes is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chamonix and Nantes by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Nantes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Nantes. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Chamonix and Nantes. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva Bus Station and Nantes Le Cardo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Swiss Tours, FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Chamonix and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Nantes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Chamonix and Nantes. The distance is around 852km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Nantes is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Nantes

Transport options from Chamonix to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
€110($110)
every 20 mins771km (479 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 10m
€160($160)
every 20 mins962km (598 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€165($165)
once a week961km (597 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
€61($61)
once daily1,116km (693 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€115($115)
on demand852km (529 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