How to travel from Nantes to Belfort, France
The distance between Nantes and Belfort is around 778km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes to Belfort by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfort → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€205($205)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse then take the train to Belfort.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Belfort
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Belfort by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Nantes and Belfort is around 778km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 635km (394 miles)
It takes around 17h 35m to get from Nantes and Belfort by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Belfort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nantes and Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nantes and Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. 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 Nantes to Belfort is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 35m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Belfort
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €205($205) | hourly | 778km (484 miles) |
| Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train | 4hrs | €440($440) | every 4 hours | 958km (595 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 5h 10m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 926km (575 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 35m | €82($82) | 6 times a week | 1,153km (716 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | €145($145) | on demand | 821km (510 miles) |
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Bus companies
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Train operators
Airports near Belfort
The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Belfort
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Belfort
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Belfort