There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Nantes by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
7h 2m€81–254Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
7h 15m€65–240Train via Paris
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
11h 55m€226–380Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Chambérybus N580
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 40m€88–148Drive 1,109.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Nantescar 1,109.5 km
11h 13m€180–260Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GOA - NTE
7h 38m€67–213Train to Pisa International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
- Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane PSA - NTE
6h 40m€68–266Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
12h 31m€193–327Train #2
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modanetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Modane to Nantestrain Tgv
12h 44m€238–367
Genoa to Nantes by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Nantes is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €65 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Nantes via Torino Porta Nuova, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Genoa and Nantes is 985 km. The road distance is 1109.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 55m and costs €220 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Genoa to Nantes, including transfers.
Genoa to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Nantes train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 11h 55m and costs €220 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Nantes, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Nantes via Torino Porta Nuova, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Chambéry - Bus Station in around 16h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–190
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–390
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–360
Flights from Pisa International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–140
Flights from Pisa International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–140
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–480
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–360
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €160–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €200–300
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Genoa to Nantes train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Nantes is 1109 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Genoa to Nantes.
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