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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Basque Country is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Basque Country is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Amara-Donostia via St Pierre Des Corps, Poitiers and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Nantes to Basque Country?

The distance between Nantes and Basque Country is 553 km. The road distance is 551.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Basque Country without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs €35 - €75.

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

The bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to San Sebastián - Bus Station takes 7h including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Nantes to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Nantes to Basque Country is to bus which takes 7h and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Nantes to Basque Country bus arrive?

Nantes to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Basque Country train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nantes to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Basque Country is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Nantes to Basque Country.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 791+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Nantes to Basque Country - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nantes to Basque Country by bus, train (TGV), car, or plane

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

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h
€35–75
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Hendayetrain Tgv
8h 40m
€145–262
Drive 551.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 551.4 km
5h 28m
€86–125
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
5h 57m
€104–316
Train via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
8h 42m
€99–220
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
6h 25m
€77–452
Fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
7h 26m
€64–208

Nantes to Basque Country by bus

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Distance: 552.6 km
Duration: 7h

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to San Sebastián - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nantes to Amara-Donostia via St Pierre Des Corps, Poitiers, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 40m.

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