How to travel from Zurich to Nantes

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $91.

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

A bus is $125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Nantes costing on average $215.

A bus is $161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nantes costing on average $251.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 19m.

Bus takes on average 17h 42m.

The distance from Zurich to Nantes is approximately 473 miles (762 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Nantes is:

• Around 41 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Nantes 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 Zurich to Nantes:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with Air France, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, Swiss, KLM to go to Nantes by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.

Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.