How to travel from Nantes to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $108.

Distance: 473 miles (762 km)

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Driving

$254

Average price

$203

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$100

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Cheapest

$384

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 32m

Average total duration

7h 2m

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30m

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5h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 24m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

18h 26m

Average total duration

17h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Air France

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $100 (€81).

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Zurich:

A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Zurich costing on average $203 (€164).

A bus is $154 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Zurich costing on average $254 (€206).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 2m.

Bus takes on average 17h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nantes and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nantes to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Nantes to Zurich

How to get from Nantes to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nantes to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM18h20
    Nantes
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM18h20
    Nantes
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceKL2021+Air France HopKL2047
    10:30 AM3h15
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12472+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    3:04 PM7h56
    Nantes station
    11:00 PMZurich HB
    $1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8874+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    1:04 PM7h56
    Nantes station
    9:00 PMZurich HB
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus88094 · 7991
    12:00 PM20h45
    Nantes
    8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus98080 · 4740
    8:20 AM21h05
    Nantes
    5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus88094 · 7991
    12:00 PM21h05
    Nantes
    9:05 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7509+Air France HopAF1192
    6:05 AM3h50
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceKL2137+Air France HopKL2043
    6:05 AM3h50
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceKL2137+Air France HopKL2047
    6:05 AM7h40
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nantes to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nantes to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $100 (€81).

This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Zurich:

A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Zurich costing on average $203 (€164).

A bus is $154 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Zurich costing on average $254 (€206).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 2m.

Bus takes on average 17h 56m.

The distance from Nantes to Zurich is approximately 473 miles (762 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Zurich is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nantes to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Cityjet to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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