How to travel from Nantes to Nancy, France

The distance between Nantes and Nancy is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nantes 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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Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then to Nancy.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nancy - Centre.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance754km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Nantes and Nancy is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 599km (372 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Nantes and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Nancy. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Nancy. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 10m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Nantes and Nancy. The distance is around 754km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Nancy

Transport options from Nantes to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train + 2 similar
2h 50m
€240($240)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
€175($175)
hourly874km (543 miles)
Fly to Luxembourg (LUX), train4h 15m
€325($325)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€145($145)
hourly717km (446 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
€35($35)
every 20 mins744km (462 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€100($100)
on demand754km (469 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