What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Nantes?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nantes is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 17h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Nantes?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Nantes is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Nantes via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nantes. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Nantes via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Nantes?

The distance between Basel and Nantes is 963 km. The road distance is 828.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Nantes without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 45m and costs €120 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Nantes?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Basel to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nantes bus from?

Basel to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nantes train from?

Basel to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Nantes?

The best way to get from Basel to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 6h 45m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Strasbourg, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €210 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Nantes bus arrive?

Basel to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Basel to Nantes train arrive?

Basel to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Nantes is 829 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Basel to Nantes.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Nantes?

Book your Basel to Nantes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Nantes?

Book your Basel to Nantes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nantes?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Nantes.

Basel to Nantes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Nantes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
6h 45m
€127–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Nantes Le Cardobus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
17h 58m
€44–62
Bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Strasbourgbus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Nantesbus 1923
16h 20m
€53–98
Drive 828.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nantescar 828.6 km
8h 46m
€141–204
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
4h 26m
€60–206
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nantestrain Tgv
9h 4m
€133–319
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
4h 41m
€75–235
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ZRH - NTE
7h 16m
€97–250
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
7h 30m
€94–254

Basel to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 963.5 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Nantes via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Nantes via Strasbourg in around 16h 20m.

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