How to travel from Besançon to Nantes

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 €91.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nantes costing on average €148.

A bus is €410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Nantes costing on average €501.

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

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Bus takes on average 13h 55m.

The distance from Besançon to Nantes is approximately 354 miles (571 km).

The average frequency per day from Besançon to Nantes is:

• Around 47 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:

• Trains mostly depart from Besançon Viotte and arrive in Nantes station.
• Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• 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 KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, easyJet, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, ITA to go to Nantes by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Nantes by train.
• 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, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Besançon to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Palma. 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.