How to travel from Nantes to Bayonne, France

The distance between Nantes and Bayonne is around 519km (322 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 Nantes to Bayonne 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 BayonneNantes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance532km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Bayonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 35m. 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 Nantes and Bayonne is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Nantes and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Bayonne, 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 Nantes and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Bayonne. 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 6h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Nantes and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Nantes and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Bayonne. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 and Bayonne. The distance is around 532km (330 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 Nantes to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Nantes to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Bayonne

Transport options from Nantes to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 10m
€80($80)
4 times a day533km (331 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
€30($30)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde8h 30m
€34($34)
5 times a week602km (374 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand532km (330 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne