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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Nancy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Nancy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Nancy:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nancy costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Nancy
How to get from Zurich to Nancy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Nancy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4733 · 510953:25 AM23h55Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)3:20 AMNancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)$1171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4733 · 510953:25 AM23h55Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)3:20 AMNancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)$1171One-way1 transfer
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8391721:34 PM4h09Zurich HB5:43 PMNancy Ville$1761One-way2 transfers
Other options
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96232 · 8350303:34 PM4h14Zurich HB7:48 PMNancy Ville$1501One-way2 transfers
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96256 · 83502411:34 AM4h16Zurich HB3:50 PMNancy Ville$1501One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Nancy:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nancy costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Nancy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Nancy Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nancy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Nancy by train.
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