Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Besançon to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $113 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 $113, while a flight costs an average of $645.
Distance: 354 miles (571 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price Cheapest | $645 Average price | $182 Average price | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Nantes:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nantes costing on average $182.
A bus is $531 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Nantes costing on average $645.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 14h 9m.
You'll arrive about 4h 1m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 7h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $645 compared to roughly $253 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.
Travel optionsfrom Besançon to Nantes
How to get from Besançon to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Besançon to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM11h50Besancon, Gare de la Viotte1:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$1081One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM11h50Besancon, Gare de la Viotte1:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$1081One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U213616:35 AM1h25Geneva International Airport8:00 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
Other options
895853+
9768+
88118:51 AM8h02Besançon Viotte4:53 PMNantes station$2731One-way2 transfers
895861+
9774+
898512:20 PM8h34Besançon Viotte8:54 PMNantes station$3491One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM17h05Besancon, Gare de la Viotte1:05 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$1161One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM14h05Besancon, Gare de la Viotte4:25 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$1191One-way1 transfer
U213793:10 PM1h25Geneva International Airport4:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
13793:10 PM1h25Geneva International Airport4:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2571One-way0 transfers
AF1643 · AF944810:30 AM3h05Geneva International Airport1:35 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Nantes:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nantes costing on average $182.
A bus is $531 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Nantes costing on average $645.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 14h 9m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
- 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.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Travelling from Besançon to Nantes: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
