What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Nantes?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Nantes is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to Nantes?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Nantes is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and Nantes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Sebastian / Donostia and arriving at Nantes. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Basque Country and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Nantes via Hendaye and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Basque Country to Nantes?

The distance between Basque Country and Nantes is 561 km. The road distance is 551.2 km.

How do I travel from Basque Country to Nantes without a car?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Nantes without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs €35 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to Nantes?

The bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Nantes takes 8h including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Nantes bus from?

Basque Country to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Nantes train from?

Basque Country to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.

Train, bus or fly from Basque Country to Nantes?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Nantes is to bus which takes 8h and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Basque Country to Nantes bus arrive?

Basque Country to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Basque Country to Nantes train arrive?

Basque Country to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Basque Country to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Nantes is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Basque Country to Nantes.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basque Country to Nantes?

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Where can I stay near Nantes?

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Basque Country to Nantes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basque Country to Nantes by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Nantesbus FlixBus N1158
8h
€35–65
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nantestrain 591A / ...
9h 28m
€82–233
Drive 551.2 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Nantescar 551.2 km
5h 27m
€88–126
Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BIQ - NTE
6h 45m
€103–343
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 4m
€38–80
Fly from Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BIO - NTE
6h 53m
€64–194
Fly from San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EAS - NTE
6h 49m
€88–366
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
7h 17m
€92–271

Basque Country to Nantes by bus

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Distance: 561.2 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Nantes, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Nantes 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Nantes via Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 9h 28m.

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