How to travel from Grenoble to Nantes, France

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance784km (487 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Nantes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Nantes

Transport options from Grenoble to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
€135($135)
every 3 hours661km (411 miles)
Train to Geneve, Fly4hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours783km (486 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€150($150)
once a week933km (579 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6hrs
€160($160)
every 20 mins964km (599 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€47($47)
twice daily820km (510 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€105($105)
on demand784km (487 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