How to get to Nantes from Geneva

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Compare train, coach and flight for Geneva to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, while a flight costs an average of £424.

Distance: 598 km

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Driving

£424

Average Price

£112

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£78

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Cheapest

£230

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 4m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 51m

Average total duration

6h 21m

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30m

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13h 34m

Average total duration

13h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Air France

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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FlixBus

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The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Nantes is a coach with an average price of £78.

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

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nantes costing on average £112.

A coach is £346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Nantes costing on average £424.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 51m.

Coach takes on average 13h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Nantes including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 2m sooner (3h 4m by flight vs 7h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £424 compared to roughly £230 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Geneva to Nantes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5710 · 87081
    22:5516h00
    Genève, Gare Routière
    14:55Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £361One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5710 · 87081
    22:5516h00
    Genève, Gare Routière
    14:55Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £361One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • easyJetU24716
    20:351h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    21:55Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £671One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9760+SNCF | TGV INOUI8805
    6:286h27
    Geneva station
    12:55Nantes station
    £721One-way
    1 change
  • TER96564+SNCF | Intercités4506
    12:349h31
    Geneva station
    22:05Nantes station
    £801One-way
    1 change
  • TER96562+SNCF | Intercités4506
    10:5511h10
    Geneva station
    22:05Nantes station
    £801One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus57202 · 98083
    6:1014h20
    Genève, Gare Routière
    20:30Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £421One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:3514h20
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:55Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £621One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:3016h25
    Genève, Aéroport
    8:55Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £641One-way
    1 change
  • CitizenPlane4716
    20:351h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    21:55Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £741One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU24712
    8:451h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:05Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £811One-way
    0 changes
  • CitizenPlane1377
    6:401h25
    Geneva International Airport
    8:05Nantes Atlantique Airport
    £831One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Geneva to Nantes

Travel to Nantes 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 Geneva to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Nantes including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Nantes is a coach with an average price of £78.

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

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nantes costing on average £112.

A coach is £346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Nantes costing on average £424.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 51m.

Coach takes on average 13h 34m.

The Geneva to Nantes distance is approximately 598 km.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Nantes is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, ITA, Volotea, Cityjet, easyJet to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Nantes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Nantes with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Palma. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Geneva to Nantes, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, an artistic project with mechanical animals inspired by Jules Verne. Visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see a range of European artworks. Discover the vibrant Bouffay district for its lively atmosphere and dining options. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Erdre River or reflect at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne to learn about local history, admire the Gothic architecture of Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, relax in the Jardin des Plantes, shop in the elegant Passage Pommeraye, or find peace on Île de Versailles.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Nantes is ideal, allowing time to explore its historic sites, cultural attractions, and vibrant urban life.

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