How to travel from Nantes to Grenoble, France

The distance between Nantes and Grenoble is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nantes to Grenoble 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

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

Take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Grenoble by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Nantes and Grenoble is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (376 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Nantes and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Grenoble, 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 Grenoble. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Grenoble. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 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 Grenoble. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 45m 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 Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Grenoble. The distance is around 785km (488 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 Nantes to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Grenoble

Transport options from Nantes to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
€135($135)
every 3 hours661km (411 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train3h 60m
€215($215)
every 4 hours783km (486 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€190($190)
every 3 hours852km (529 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€150($150)
once a week933km (579 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 15m
€160($160)
every 20 mins964km (599 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€47($47)
twice daily819km (509 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€105($105)
on demand785km (488 miles)

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Airports near Grenoble

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble