How to travel from Grenoble to Nancy, France

The distance between Grenoble and Nancy is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Grenoble 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).

The distance between Grenoble and Nancy is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Grenoble and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Marne La Vallee Chessy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Grenoble and Nancy. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Grenoble and Nancy. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Nancy

Transport options from Grenoble to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€395($395)
every 3 hours533km (331 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 45m
€250($250)
3 times a week832km (517 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€245($245)
4 times a week853km (530 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 50m
€205($205)
once daily780km (485 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€38($38)
4 times a week523km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€70($70)
on demand516km (321 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