How to travel from Bayonne to Nantes, France

The distance between Bayonne and Nantes is around 522km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayonne to Nantes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NantesBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus to Nantes

Take the bus to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance532km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Bayonne and Nantes is around 522km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Bayonne and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Nantes is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Nantes. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Nantes. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nantes. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bayonne and Nantes. The distance is around 532km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Bayonne to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Nantes

Transport options from Bayonne to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6hrs
€80($80)
4 times a day533km (331 miles)
Bus to Nantes + 1 similar
7h 15m
€56($56)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Bus7h 45m
€30($30)
once daily522km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand532km (331 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes