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 €28 - €40 and takes 8h 40m.

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 24m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 Bordeaux St Jean and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

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 8h 40m and costs €28 - €40.

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

The bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostia takes 8h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Nantes to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes 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 8h 40m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €340 and takes 8h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €370 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Nantes to Basque Country bus arrive?

Nantes to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia 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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean 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 24m 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 1623+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Basque Country 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 Nantes to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus 711 / ...
8h 40m
€28–40
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 16m
€16–132
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jean591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer / ...
8h 52m
€52–335
Drive 551.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián551.4 km
5h 24m
€86–124
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)NTE - EAS
6h 37m
€62–362
Fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)NTE - BIO
7h 7m
€73–185
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)NTE - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
6h 49m
€82–286
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)NTE - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendaye
8h 21m
€64–200

Nantes to Basque Country by bus

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 552.5 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostia twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nantes to Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 52m.

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