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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 18h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Basel SBB via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Nantes to Basel?

The distance between Nantes and Basel is 912 km. The road distance is 809.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Nantes to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nantes to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Basel?

The best way to get from Nantes to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus via Strasbourg, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 16h 10m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Nantes to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nantes to Basel train arrive?

Nantes to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Basel is 809 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Nantes to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Basel 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 Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 41m
CHF 77–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes Le Cardo to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
18h 52m
CHF 37–62
Bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Strasbourgbus 1923
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
16h 10m
CHF 46–85
Drive 809.5 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Baselcar 809.5 km
9h 14m
CHF 132–190
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
4h 2m
CHF 59–196
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 18m
CHF 117–257
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NTE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 31m
CHF 99–240
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 2m
CHF 72–193

Nantes to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 911.9 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Basel SBB via Strasbourg in around 16h 10m.

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