- Must visit
Musée départemental breton
Major museum of Breton art, history, and archaeology in the former bishops' palace; essential for understanding Quimper and Finistère.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Quimper is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Quimper will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 buses from Nantes to Quimper, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Nantes to Quimper run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nantes to Quimper.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Quimper buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:05 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 3h35 | 12:40 PM Ergué-Gabéric, Rue de la Salleverte (Rouillen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51027 · 52198 | 11:05 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 6h55 | 6:00 PM Ergué-Gabéric, Rue de la Salleverte (Rouillen) | 1 transfer | |
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Major museum of Breton art, history, and archaeology in the former bishops' palace; essential for understanding Quimper and Finistère.
Museum of fine arts with French, Italian, Flemish, and Breton collections; a strong cultural stop beside the cathedral.
Interactive museum on Quimper faience, showing ceramic history, workshops, and decorated pieces from the Locmaria district.
Quimper's medieval center of lanes, squares, and timber-framed houses; the best area for atmosphere, shopping, and heritage walks.
Historic district known for pottery, riverside charm, and artisan identity; ideal for a quieter walk beyond the main center.
Main pedestrian shopping street lined with historic façades, linking key squares and capturing everyday life in central Quimper.
Buckwheat galette from Brittany, usually filled with ham, egg, cheese or seafood. It is a regional staple tied to Breton buckwheat farming and cider culture.
Thin wheat-flour crêpe served with butter, sugar, caramel or jam. A classic Breton treat found in crêperies across Quimper.
Traditional Breton cake made with salted butter and sugar, baked in layers for a rich caramelized texture. It is one of Brittany's signature pastries.
Fine dining restaurant with a strong reputation for polished French cuisine, careful presentation and a more elegant dining experience.
Well-known traditional crêperie in Quimper serving Breton galettes and crêpes in a warm, classic setting.
Established seafood-focused restaurant known for fresh fish and shellfish with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere near central Quimper.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, public transit is affordable, and Quimper is usually cheaper than Paris or the Riviera.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés often just get small change.
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Quimper Gare Routiere SNCF -> Cathédrale Saint-Corentin, Quimper
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Most Nantes to Quimper buses use the Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes to Quimper, Gare Routiere station pair. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Quimper bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) is 1 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF). ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF).
Available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Quimper, Gare Routiere has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Quimper, Gare Routiere. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Quimper, Gare Routiere.
Available at Quimper, Gare Routiere: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Quimper, Gare Routiere: Wheelchair accessible.
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