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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 on Sep 05
Kč1699
Average ticket price on Sep 05
Kč3101
Fastest journey on Sep 05
6 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
6 h 32 m
Trains on Sep 05
36
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 Kč3101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč1699.
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 an average ticket price of Kč1524 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1524, while a train costs an average of Kč3636.
Distance: 371 miles (598 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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Kč3636 Average price | Kč2421 Average price | Kč1524 Average price Cheapest | Kč6555 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m 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 Kč896 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Geneva costing on average Kč2421.
A bus is Kč2112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Geneva costing on average Kč3636.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
The journey is about 57m faster (6h 43m by train vs 7h 40m by car) and roughly Kč2918 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč3636 vs Kč6555). 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, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8868+ 9775 | On time 11:04 AM Nantes station | 6h32 | 5:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
857312+ 5336+ 96520 | 11:43 AM Nantes station | 7h57 | 7:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
857312+ 5336+ 96522 | 11:43 AM Nantes station | 8h57 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
857312+ 5336+ 96530 | 11:43 AM Nantes station | 10h57 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
4404+ 96530 | 11:48 AM Nantes station | 10h52 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
4404+ 889386+ 9781 | 11:48 AM Nantes station | 9h48 | 9:36 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5306+ 96530 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 9h56 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5306+ 889386+ 9781 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 8h52 | 9:36 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5306+ 96522 | 12:44 PM Nantes station | 7h56 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8874+ 9777 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 6h32 | 7:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8814 · 6623+ 96530 | 2:04 PM Nantes station | 8h36 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5480 · 5135+ 96530 | 2:08 PM Nantes station | 8h32 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12472+ 9781 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 6h32 | 9:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12472 · 6669+ 96530 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 7h36 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8984+ 9789 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 6h28 | 11:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5300+ 96514 | 4:50 AM Nantes station | 11h51 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5300+ 96518 | 4:50 AM Nantes station | 13h50 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5300+ 96508 | 4:50 AM Nantes station | 7h50 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5300+ 96510 | 4:50 AM Nantes station | 9h50 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9886 · 5332+ 96514 | 5:59 AM Nantes station | 10h42 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9886 · 5332+ 96510 | 5:59 AM Nantes station | 8h41 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9886 · 5332+ 96518 | 5:59 AM Nantes station | 12h41 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
4402+ 96518 | 6:26 AM Nantes station | 12h14 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
4402+ 96514 | 6:26 AM Nantes station | 10h15 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8804+ 9765 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 6h32 | 1:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8804 · 6611+ 96518 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 11h36 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8804 · 6611+ 96514 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 9h37 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8864 · 6613+ 96514 | 8:04 AM Nantes station | 8h37 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8864 · 6613+ 96518 | 8:04 AM Nantes station | 10h36 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8864 · 6613+ 9752 | 8:04 AM Nantes station | 9h21 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12462 · 6615+ 9752 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 8h21 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12462+ 9773 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 6h32 | 3:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12462 · 6685+ 96518 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 9h36 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12462 · 6615+ 96522 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 11h36 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12462 · 6615+ 96518 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 9h36 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12462 · 6685+ 9752 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 8h21 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12462 · 6685+ 96522 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 11h36 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nantes to Geneva run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč1699 but you can travel from only Kč875 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 20m.
Distance 371 miles (598 km) |
Average train duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč1699 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 20m |
First train 3:55 AM |
Last train 6:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 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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