How to travel from Belfort to Nantes, France

The distance between Belfort and Nantes is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Nantes.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance821km (510 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Belfort and Nantes is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 635km (394 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Belfort and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Nantes. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Belfort and Nantes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfort and Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Belfort and Nantes. The distance is around 821km (510 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Nantes

Transport options from Belfort to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 50m
€180($180)
hourly779km (484 miles)
Train
5hrs
€160($160)
every 3 hours840km (522 miles)
Train and Bus
16h 50m
€60($60)
4 times a week1,156km (718 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€145($145)
on demand821km (510 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