How to travel from Besançon to Nantes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Besançon to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €93, while a flight costs an average of €527.

Distance: 354 miles (571 km)

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€149

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€93

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Cheapest

€527

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€207

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 30m

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5h 0m

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14h 9m

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13h 39m

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5h 10m

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3h 10m

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7h 11m

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(door-to-door)

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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The cheapest way to travel from Besançon to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €93.

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

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nantes costing on average €149.

A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Nantes costing on average €527.

The fastest way to travel from Besançon to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 14h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Besançon and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Besançon to Nantes among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 1m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 7h 11m by car). Tickets start at around €527 compared to roughly €207 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Besançon to Nantes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM11h50
    Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
    1:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    881One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM11h50
    Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
    1:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    881One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU21361
    6:35 AM1h25
    Geneva International Airport
    8:00 AMNantes Atlantique Airport
    1111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER895853+SNCF | TGV Lyria9768+SNCF | TGV INOUI8811
    8:51 AM8h02
    Besançon Viotte
    4:53 PMNantes station
    2231One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER895861+SNCF | TGV Lyria9774+SNCF | TGV INOUI8985
    12:20 PM8h34
    Besançon Viotte
    8:54 PMNantes station
    2851One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM17h05
    Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
    1:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    951One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 PM14h05
    Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
    4:25 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    971One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU21379
    3:10 PM1h25
    Geneva International Airport
    4:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    1971One-way
    0 transfers
  • CitizenPlane1379
    3:10 PM1h25
    Geneva International Airport
    4:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    2101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1643 · AF9448
    10:30 AM3h05
    Geneva International Airport
    1:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    2111One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Besançon 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 Besançon to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Besançon and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Besançon to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €93.

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

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nantes costing on average €149.

A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Nantes costing on average €527.

The fastest way to travel from Besançon to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 14h 9m.

The distance from Besançon to Nantes is approximately 354 miles (571 km).
The average frequency per day from Besançon to Nantes is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Besançon to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Besançon Viotte and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Besancon, Gare de la Viotte and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Besançon to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, ITA, easyJet to go to Nantes by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Besançon to Nantes:
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Besançon 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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