The distance between Nantes and Quimper is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Quimper 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 Quimper → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Quimper.
Take the bus to Quimper Est.
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There are several options for getting from Nantes to Quimper by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Nantes and Quimper is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Nantes and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Quimper is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Quimper. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Quimper with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 40m.
SNCF run train services between Nantes and Quimper. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Quimper. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Quimper. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nantes and Quimper. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | €40($40) | 4 times a day | 254km (158 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €14($14) | 5 times a week | 245km (152 miles) |
Bus to Quimper | 4hrs | €17($17) | twice daily | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €42($42) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.