Zurich to Nantes Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Nantes (France) · about 761 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Nantes, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €54.47 for travel on 2 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 18 h 15 min (8 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
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Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Nantes: what to expect
Zurich and Nantes are about 761 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to France. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 761 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Nantes tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Nantes
- Nantes was historically nicknamed the "Venice of the West". (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Petit-Beurre biscuit was invented in Nantes in 1886, and its thickness lets eight stacked biscuits match the pack width for cubic packaging. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Nantes' Passage Pommeraye is an ornate shopping arcade linking two streets, one 9.40 m higher than the other, with Renaissance-style sculptures. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Nantes
How long does the journey from Zurich to Nantes take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 18 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Nantes?
The lowest fare seen recently is €54.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 2 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Nantes?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.