How to travel from Brest to Nantes, France

The distance between Brest and Nantes is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brest 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.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Brest to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Brest and Nantes is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Brest and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Nantes is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brest and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 20m.

SNCF run train services between Brest and Nantes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Brest and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Nantes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Nantes. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Nantes (NTE) - via Paris CDG (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Nantes. There is however a flight that goes via Paris CDG (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Nantes typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE).

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 Brest and Nantes. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Nantes

Transport options from Brest to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 5m
€255($255)
hourly909km (565 miles)
Train
3h 20m
€55($55)
5 times a week354km (220 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€16($16)
every 20 mins306km (190 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€40($40)
on demand296km (184 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