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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $249.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $249 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Nantes:
A bus is $142 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Nantes costing on average $183 (€150).
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Nantes costing on average $249 (€203).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $209 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $168 (€138). The journey takes 10h 0m versus 7h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Nantes
How to get from Brussels to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
980839:50 AM10h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:30 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
980839:50 AM10h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:30 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1702 · KL14198:05 AM3h10Brussels Airport11:15 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$4011One-way1 transfer
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88058:13 AM4h41Brussels-Midi12:54 PMNantes station$1691One-way1 transfer
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124719:38 AM5h16Brussels-Midi2:54 PMNantes station$1861One-way1 transfer
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124719:38 AM5h16Brussels-Midi2:54 PMNantes station$1861One-way1 transfer
50917 · 880859:30 AM13h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:25 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$491One-way1 transfer
1430 · 880858:05 AM15h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:25 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$491One-way1 transfer
50320 · 880857:20 AM16h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)11:25 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$491One-way1 transfer
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LH10546:20 AM5h35Brussels Airport11:55 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$3701One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL14196:20 AM4h55Brussels Airport11:15 AMNantes Atlantique Airport$3731One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL14216:20 AM7h35Brussels Airport1:55 PMNantes Atlantique Airport$3731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Nantes:
A bus is $142 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Nantes costing on average $183 (€150).
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Nantes costing on average $249 (€203).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling, Volotea, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM, easyJet to go to Nantes by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Volotea.
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