How to travel from Grasse to Nantes, France

The distance between Grasse and Nantes is around 1,117km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grasse 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 Marseille St Charles and then to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,128km (701 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Grasse and Nantes is around 1,117km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 770km (479 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Grasse and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Nantes is to take the train which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes and Marseille St Charles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grasse and Nantes. Trains depart 3 times 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 Grasse and Nantes. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Gare Routière and Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

Zou! LER and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grasse and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nantes. instead which will take 8h 55m.

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 Grasse and Nantes. The distance is around 1,128km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

How do I get from Grasse to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Nantes

Transport options from Grasse to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 55m
€235($235)
3 times a week1,331km (827 miles)
Bus
17h 10m
€47($47)
twice daily1,117km (694 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€150($150)
on demand1,128km (701 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