There are 7 ways to get from Grenoble to Nantes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
6h 28m€152–313Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Grenoble to Nantes688.4 km
9h 14m€51Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Nantesbus N724 / ...
12h 5m€70–130Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
4h€91–229Drive 688.1 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Nantescar 688.1 km
9h 4m€107–155Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
5h 53m€193–471Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
6h 38m€98–275
Grenoble to Nantes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Nantes is to rideshare which costs €51 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs €90 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grenoble and arriving at Nantes. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Nantes via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Grenoble and Nantes is 934 km. The road distance is 688.1 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €150 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Grenoble to Nantes, including transfers.
Grenoble to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Nantes is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Nantes, France?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Nantes via Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Grenoble to Nantes twice daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 12h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–230
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–480
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €900–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–270
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenoble to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €51
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Grenoble to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Nantes is 688 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Grenoble to Nantes.
Book your Grenoble to Nantes train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Grenoble to Nantes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grenoble and Nantes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















