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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 DKK 348 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 DKK 348, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,261.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 348 Average price Cheapest | DKK 482 Average price | DKK 3,261 Average price | DKK 1,361 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 3h 40m 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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Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Nantes:
A bus is DKK 135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Nantes costing on average DKK 482.
A bus is DKK 2,914 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Nantes costing on average DKK 3,261.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
Tickets start at around DKK 348 compared to roughly DKK 1,361 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 1,014. The journey takes 9h 41m 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 AM 10h40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes DKK 255 1 One-way 0 transfers
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980839:50 AM 10h40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes DKK 255 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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892110:17 AM 4h37 Brussels-Midi 2:54 PM Nantes station DKK 1,115 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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88056:32 AM 6h22 Brussels-Midi 12:54 PM Nantes station DKK 486 1 One-way 1 transfer
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89136:32 AM 5h22 Brussels-Midi 11:54 AM Nantes station DKK 518 1 One-way 1 transfer
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89736:32 AM 5h22 Brussels-Midi 11:54 AM Nantes station DKK 518 1 One-way 1 transfer
1646 · 40351:30 PM 8h59 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 10:29 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes DKK 319 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM 11h10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes DKK 390 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM 11h20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 10:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes DKK 458 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1700 · KL14196:15 AM 4h55 Brussels Airport 11:10 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport DKK 1,984 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1700 · KL1405+
52246:15 AM 8h29 Brussels Airport 2:44 PM Nantes station DKK 2,660 1 One-way 2 transfers
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LH55877:00 AM 8h50 Brussels Airport 3:50 PM Nantes station DKK 2,761 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Nantes:
A bus is DKK 135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Nantes costing on average DKK 482.
A bus is DKK 2,914 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Nantes costing on average DKK 3,261.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses 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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, ITA, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, Cityjet, Volotea to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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