How to travel from Zurich to Nancy

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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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Driving

$93

Average price

$83

Average price

Cheapest

$122

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 41m

Average total duration

11h 11m

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30m

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3h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Nancy is a bus with an average price of $83.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Nancy is by train with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Nancy take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Nancy including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Nancy among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Zurich to Nancy

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4733 · 51095
    3:25 AM23h55
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    3:20 AMNancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4733 · 51095
    3:25 AM23h55
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    3:20 AMNancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre)
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TER96266+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187839172
    1:34 PM4h09
    Zurich HB
    5:43 PMNancy Ville
    $1761One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9226+TER96232 · 835030
    3:34 PM4h14
    Zurich HB
    7:48 PMNancy Ville
    $1501One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+TER96256 · 835024
    11:34 AM4h16
    Zurich HB
    3:50 PMNancy Ville
    $1501One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Nancy

Travel to Nancy 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 Zurich to Nancy.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Nancy including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Nancy is a bus with an average price of $83.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Nancy is by train with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Nancy take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 41m.

The distance from Zurich to Nancy is approximately 141 miles (228 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Nancy is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Nancy:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Nancy, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Nancy often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, Metz, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nancy and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nancy to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Nancy, allowing time to visit its renowned Place Stanislas, museums, and Art Nouveau architecture.

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