There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Parma by train (TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Nantes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
11h 31m€202–339Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NTE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 38m€68–237Train, bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Piacenza Central Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Piacenza to Parmatrain Ic
15h 3m€173–301Drive 1,171.3 km
- Drive from Nantes to Parmacar 1,171.3 km
11h 49m€190–275Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane NTE - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 12m€75–262Train via Paris
- Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
11h 50m€183–295Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Grenoblebus N724 / ...
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Parmabus N425
18h 55m€95–162Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NTE - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
6h 32m€86–317Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane NTE - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
7h 35m€70–273
Nantes to Parma by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Parma is to fly and train which costs €70 - €270 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Parma is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €85 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Parma. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Parma via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Parma. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Parma via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Nantes and Parma is 1370 km. The road distance is 1171.3 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Parma without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs €200 - €340.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Nantes to Parma, including transfers.
Nantes to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Parma train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Parma is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 18h 55m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Nantes to Parma via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Parma via Grenoble in around 18h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–360
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–420
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Piacenza Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Nantes to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Nantes to Parma train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Parma is 1171 km. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Nantes to Parma.
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