The distance between Grenoble and Nantes is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Grenoble to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nantes → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).
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Take the train to Nantes.
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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.
There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Grenoble and Nantes is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (376 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Grenoble and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Nantes. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 5h 40m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Nantes. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Nantes. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Nantes. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Nantes. The distance is around 784km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €135($135) | every 3 hours | 661km (411 miles) |
Train to Geneve, Fly | 4hrs | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 783km (486 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €150($150) | once a week | 933km (579 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 6hrs | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 964km (599 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | €47($47) | twice daily | 820km (510 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €105($105) | on demand | 784km (487 miles) |
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.