How to travel from Nantes to Grasse, France

The distance between Nantes and Grasse is around 1,115km (693 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Grasse 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-Saint-Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Grasse - Gare Routière.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,130km (702 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Grasse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Nantes and Grasse is around 1,115km (693 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 770km (479 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Nantes and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Grasse is to take the train which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Grasse, 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 Nantes and Grasse. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles and Cannes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Grasse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Nantes and Grasse. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Grenoble. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 20m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Nantes and Grasse. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Grasse. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Cannes. instead which will take 8h 50m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nantes and Grasse. The distance is around 1,130km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Grasse

Transport options from Nantes to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
€235($235)
once daily1,338km (831 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu9h 20m
€240($240)
every 20 mins1,362km (846 miles)
Bus
17h 20m
€47($47)
twice daily1,115km (693 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€150($150)
on demand1,130km (702 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

The following major airports near Grasse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse