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 - €65 and takes 8h 20m.

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 and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 via Bayonne which takes 7h 36m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 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 via Bayonne which takes 7h 36m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Nantes to Basque Country bus arrive?

Nantes to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop 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 1788+ 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, 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 via Bayonne
best
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 36m
€39–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
8h 20m
€35–65
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
€144–254
Drive 551.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 551.4 km
5h 28m
€87–126
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
5h 59m
€104–286
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 44m
€96–209
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
6h 25m
€102–262
Fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
6h 50m
€68–215

Nantes to Basque Country by bus

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 552.5 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 7h 36m. 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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