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 €40 - €90 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 four 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 Bordeaux St Jean and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Nantes to Basque Country?

The distance between Nantes and Basque Country is 629 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 17m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 17m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 9h 15m.

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 St 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 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 1805+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
8h 17m
€99–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
8h 20m
€40–90
Drive 551.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 551.4 km
5h 28m
€87–125
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
6h 40m
€105–290
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
9h 15m
€122–262
Fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
6h 48m
€73–205
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 Bayonnetrain
8h 42m
€108–322

Nantes to Basque Country by train

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Distance: 628.7 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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