How to travel from Nantes to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Nantes and Strasbourg is around 859km (534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Strasbourg 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 via Lorraine Tgv

Take the train to Lorraine Tgv and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance859km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Strasbourg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Nantes and Strasbourg is around 859km (534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 710km (441 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Nantes and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Strasbourg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 55m 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 859km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Nantes to Strasbourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Strasbourg

Transport options from Nantes to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lorraine Tgv + 1 similar
5h 25m
€170($170)
twice daily866km (538 miles)
Train5h 30m
€150($150)
every 20 mins866km (538 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€52($52)
4 times a week965km (600 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand859km (534 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg