How to travel from Versailles to Nancy, France

The distance between Versailles and Nancy is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Versailles to Nancy 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 St Michel Nd Rer C and then to Nancy.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nancy.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Nancy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Versailles and Nancy is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Versailles and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Nancy is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Nancy. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Michel Nd Rer C and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Transilien, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Versailles and Nancy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Versailles and Nancy. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Nancy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C and then to Nancy. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Versailles and Nancy. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

How do I get from Versailles to Nancy

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Nancy

Transport options from Versailles to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€83($83)
every 4 hours351km (218 miles)
Train via St Michel Nd Rer C2h 25m
€83($83)
every 3 hours351km (218 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€25($25)
3 times a week382km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€49($49)
on demand366km (227 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