How to travel from Bayonne to Nantes

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bayonne to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bayonne to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $104.

Distance: 257 miles (415 km)

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$35

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$104

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7h 24m

Average total duration

6h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bayonne to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $63.

This is compared to other travel options from Bayonne to Nantes:

A bus is $124 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayonne to Nantes costing on average $187.

A bus is $606 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayonne to Nantes costing on average $668.

The fastest way to travel from Bayonne to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 34m.

Train takes on average 8h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bayonne and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bayonne to Nantes among Omio's users.

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from Bayonne to Nantes

How to get from Bayonne to Nantes by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bayonne to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 50767
    4:55 AM9h10
    Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    2:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 50767
    4:55 AM9h10
    Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    2:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY2485 · VY2974
    8:55 AM4h10
    San Sebastián Airport
    1:05 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866474)+SNCF | Intercités3858
    3:35 PM6h41
    Bayonne station
    10:16 PMNantes station
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit3740+TER860001
    8:58 PM12h52
    Bayonne station
    9:50 AMNantes station
    $1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866470)+SNCF | TGV INOUI8414 · 8887
    1:53 PM8h01
    Bayonne station
    9:54 PMNantes station
    $1831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM9h20
    Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    5:50 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 AM6h30
    Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    6:55 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM7h25
    Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    7:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY2485 · VY2972
    8:55 AM13h40
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2487 · VY2972
    5:55 PM4h40
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingIB5430 · IB5441
    5:55 PM4h40
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $2661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bayonne to Nantes

Travel to Nantes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bayonne to Nantes.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bayonne and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bayonne to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Bayonne to Nantes:

A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayonne to Nantes costing on average $104.

A bus is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayonne to Nantes costing on average $212.

The fastest way to travel from Bayonne to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 24m.

Flight takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Bayonne to Nantes is approximately 257 miles (415 km).
The average frequency per day from Bayonne to Nantes is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayonne and Nantes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bayonne to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Biarritz Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bayonne station and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bayonne to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bayonne to Nantes:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Bayonne to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.
Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.

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