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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
598 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Geneva will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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9775Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 371 miles (598 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$204 Average price | $117 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $308 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Geneva:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Geneva costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Geneva costing on average $204 (€168).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
The journey is about 58m faster (6h 42m by train vs 7h 40m by car) and roughly $104 (€86) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($204 (€168) vs $308 (€253)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Geneva trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5300+ 96508 | On time 4:50 AM Nantes station | 7h50 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5300+ 96514 | On time 4:50 AM Nantes station | 11h45 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5300+ 96518 | On time 4:50 AM Nantes station | 13h45 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5300+ 96510 | On time 4:50 AM Nantes station | 9h45 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8860 · 6607+ 96514 | On time 5:08 AM Nantes station | 11h27 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8860 · 6607+ 96510 | On time 5:08 AM Nantes station | 9h27 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8860 · 6607+ 96518 | On time 5:08 AM Nantes station | 13h27 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
4402+ 96514 | 6:26 AM Nantes station | 10h09 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
4402+ 96520 | 6:26 AM Nantes station | 13h09 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
4402+ 96518 | 6:26 AM Nantes station | 12h09 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12402+ 96518 · 857302 | 6:44 AM Nantes station | 11h51 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12402+ 96510 · 857302 | 6:44 AM Nantes station | 7h51 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12402+ 96514 · 857302 | 6:44 AM Nantes station | 9h51 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8808 · 6613+ 96518 | 8:07 AM Nantes station | 10h28 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8808 · 6613+ 96514 | 8:07 AM Nantes station | 8h28 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8808 · 6613+ 96520 | 8:07 AM Nantes station | 11h28 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5336+ 96522 · 857312 | 11:43 AM Nantes station | 8h52 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5336+ 96520 · 857312 | 11:43 AM Nantes station | 7h52 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5336+ 96530 · 857312 | 11:43 AM Nantes station | 10h50 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8916 · 6619+ 96520 | 12:09 PM Nantes station | 7h26 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8916 · 6619+ 96522 | 12:09 PM Nantes station | 8h26 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8916 · 6619+ 96530 | 12:09 PM Nantes station | 10h24 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5306+ 96530 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 9h49 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5306+ 889386+ 9781 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 8h45 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5306+ 96522 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 7h51 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8874+ 9777 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 6h25 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5480 · 12536+ 96530 | 2:08 PM Nantes station | 8h25 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12472+ 9781 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 6h25 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12472 · 6669+ 96530 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 7h29 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nantes to Geneva run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€80) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 18:18. The fastest train covers the 371 miles (598 km) distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 371 miles (598 km) |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 3:55 AM |
Last train 6:18 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Most Nantes to Geneva trains use the Gare de Nantes to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Gare, La Cigale
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Nantes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Nantes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Nantes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Nantes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare, Mercure Nantes Centre Gare, Hotel Astoria.
Haluchère-Batignolles is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Haluchère-Batignolles has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
ATMs are available at Haluchère-Batignolles.
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: WC.
Available at Haluchère-Batignolles: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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