How to travel from Nantes to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, 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 $59. 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 $59, and a train costs an average of $76.

Distance: 473 miles (762 km)

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Bus

$228

Average price

$176

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$99

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Cheapest

7h 27m

Average total duration

6h 57m

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30m

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5h 24m

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2h 24m

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18h 26m

Average total duration

17h 56m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Air France

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FlixBus

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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)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM18h20
    Nantes
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7501 · AF1614
    10:30 AM3h25
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    1:55 PMZurich Airport
    $9251One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus98080 · 4740
    8:20 AM21h05
    Nantes
    5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $2291One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50816 · 7991
    1:40 PM19h05
    Nantes
    8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50816 · 7991
    1:40 PM19h25
    Nantes
    9:05 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $2621One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2973 · VY6246
    11:10 PM9h35
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    $4991One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1055 · LH236+SwissLX1733
    12:50 PM9h00
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    9:50 PMZurich Airport
    $5281One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1055+Air DolomitiLH9498+Helvetic AirwaysLX1681
    12:50 PM8h10
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    9:00 PMZurich Airport
    $5451One-way
    2 transfers

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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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Zurich is a flight with an average price of $45 (€36).

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

A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Zurich costing on average $59 (€47).

A flight is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Zurich costing on average $76 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 18h 15m.

The distance from Nantes to Zurich is approximately 473 miles (762 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Zurich is:
  • Around 43 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 bus, train, 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 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
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 SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Air France, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Cityjet to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Naolib to go to Zurich by bus.
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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