How to travel from Brest to Nantes

There are 3 options to travel between Brest and Nantes including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Brest to Nantes is a bus with an average price of €24.

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

A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Nantes costing on average €52.

A bus is €284 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Nantes costing on average €308.

The fastest way to travel from Brest to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 41m.

Flight takes on average 13h 27m.

The distance from Brest to Nantes is approximately 158 miles (255 km).

The average frequency per day from Brest to Nantes is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brest 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 Brest to Nantes:

• Flights mostly depart from Brest Bretagne Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Brest station and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Brest, Gare routière and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port Maria and arrive in Le Palais.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brest to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, BreizhGo to go to Nantes by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nantes by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Brest to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Brest 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.