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 €30 - €75 and takes 9h 29m.

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?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Nantes to Basque Country?

The distance between Nantes and Basque Country is 773 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 train which takes 8h 48m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Nantes to Basque Country, including transfers.

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 train which takes 8h 48m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Nantes to Basque Country bus arrive?

Nantes to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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 Saint-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?

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Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Basque Country 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
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-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 48m
€127–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Bayonnebus S1761
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 29m
€32–72
Drive 551.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 551.4 km
5h 28m
€86–124
Fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
7h 9m
€63–175
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 49m
€100–223
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m
€32–82
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
6h 31m
€101–342
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
6h 37m
€77–262
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
8h 21m
€93–280

Nantes to Basque Country by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 773.4 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Amara-Donostia via St Pierre Des Corps, Poitiers, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 9h 29m.

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