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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
A major complex of art museums covering Flemish masters, Old Masters, and modern art. One of Brussels' essential cultural visits for its scale and national importance.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Brussels will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 44 trains that leave Nantes for Brussels on Sat, Jun 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 590 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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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9489Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Brussels:
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Brussels costing on average $178 (€145).
A bus is $290 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Brussels costing on average $343 (€279).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
The journey is about 1h 31m faster (5h 58m by train vs 7h 29m by car) and roughly $31 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($178 (€145) vs $209 (€170)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9886 | 5:59 AM Nantes station | 5h02 | 11:01 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8804+ 9329 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 5h13 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8804+ 9441 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 7h13 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8804+ 9341 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 7h13 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8804+ 9335 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 6h13 | 1:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8804+ 9451 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 8h40 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8804+ 9329 | 7:04 AM Nantes station | 5h13 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8864+ 9335 | 8:08 AM Nantes station | 5h09 | 1:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8864+ 9441 | 8:08 AM Nantes station | 6h09 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8864+ 9341 | 8:08 AM Nantes station | 6h09 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12462+ 9441 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 5h13 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8912+ 9441 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 5h13 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8912+ 9341 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 5h13 | 2:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
858326+ 8710+ 9359 | 10:05 AM Nantes station | 7h12 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
858326+ 8710+ 9451 | 10:05 AM Nantes station | 5h39 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
858326+ 8710+ 9351 | 10:05 AM Nantes station | 5h39 | 3:44 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
12492+ 9359 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 6h13 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8972+ 9359 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 6h13 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12492+ 9371 | 11:04 AM Nantes station | 8h13 | 7:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8916+ 9489 | 12:09 PM Nantes station | 10h08 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8916+ 9359 | 12:09 PM Nantes station | 5h08 | 5:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8916+ 9371 | 12:09 PM Nantes station | 7h08 | 7:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8874+ 9389 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 9h13 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8874+ 9489 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 9h13 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8874+ 9371 | 1:04 PM Nantes station | 6h13 | 7:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
858267+ 8722+ 9489 | 1:15 PM Nantes station | 9h02 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
858267+ 8722+ 9389 | 1:15 PM Nantes station | 9h02 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
858267+ 8722+ 9481 | 1:15 PM Nantes station | 7h32 | 8:47 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
12472+ 9489 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 7h13 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8922+ 9489 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 7h13 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8922+ 9389 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 7h13 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
5288 · 9868 | 3:17 PM Nantes station | 5h39 | 8:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12494+ 9389 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8984+ 9389 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8984+ 9489 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12494+ 9489 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8984+ 9489 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8984+ 9389 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12494+ 9389 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12494+ 9489 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8984+ 9489 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
8984+ 9389 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12494+ 9389 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
12494+ 9489 | 5:08 PM Nantes station | 5h09 | 10:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nantes to Brussels run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€81) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 366 miles (590 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 366 miles (590 km) |
Average train duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€81) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 5:08 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
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