How to travel from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest, France

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest by 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 BrestNantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest

There are several options for getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Brest from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is to fly which will take 2h 40m and cost around €295 ($295).

Yes you can fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and and arrive into Brest (BES).

The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest. The distance is around 298km (185 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Brest

Transport options from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
€295($295)
hourly898km (558 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€14($14)
once daily304km (189 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€40($40)
on demand298km (185 miles)

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Airports near Brest

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

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Brest
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Brest
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Brest