There are 8 ways to get from Alsace to Nantes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
6h 2m€159–264Fly from Strasbourg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
4h 8m€53–274Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 45m€64–117Drive 792.3 km
- Drive from Alsace to Nantescar 792.3 km
8h 39m€127–184Train
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Nantestrain Tgv
7h 52m€158–284Bus
- Take the bus from Selestat to Strasbourgbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Nantesbus 1923
16h 33m€90–140Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
5h 41m€90–272Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ZRH - NTE
9h 11m€137–371
Alsace to Nantes by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Nantes is to bus via Paris which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Nantes is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Rue de Dambach and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Colmar and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Nantes via Selestat, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Alsace and Nantes is 874 km. The road distance is 792.3 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs €150 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Alsace to Nantes, including transfers.
Alsace to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Alsace to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.
The best way to get from Alsace to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 6h 2m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €280 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Nantes, France?
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Nantes via Selestat, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue de Dambach to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Selestat Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–440
Flights from Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140–470
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–390
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Selestat to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €170–260
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Alsace to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Alsace to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Nantes is 792 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Alsace to Nantes.
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