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Compare train, bus, and flight for Quimper to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Quimper to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $618.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $618 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Quimper to Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Quimper to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Quimper to Nantes:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Quimper to Nantes costing on average $56 (€47).
A bus is $586 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Quimper to Nantes costing on average $618 (€519).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€47) compared to roughly $45 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11 (-€9). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Quimper to Nantes
How to get from Quimper to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Quimper to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:45 PM 3h40 Ergué-Gabéric, Rue de la Salleverte (Rouillen) 8:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:45 PM 3h40 Ergué-Gabéric, Rue de la Salleverte (Rouillen) 8:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
85828810:19 AM 2h19 Gare de Quimper 12:38 PM Nantes station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8582548:36 AM 2h27 Gare de Quimper 11:03 AM Nantes station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
8582725:55 PM 2h27 Gare de Quimper 8:22 PM Nantes station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
8582766:34 PM 2h43 Gare de Quimper 9:17 PM Nantes station $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF7527 · AF75006:05 AM 3h30 Brest Bretagne Airport 9:35 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport $499 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7521 · AF750210:40 AM 4h30 Brest Bretagne Airport 3:10 PM Nantes Atlantique Airport $499 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7527 · AF75086:05 AM 4h55 Brest Bretagne Airport 11:00 AM Nantes Atlantique Airport $499 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Quimper to Nantes:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Quimper to Nantes costing on average $56 (€47).
A bus is $586 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Quimper to Nantes costing on average $618 (€519).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Quimper and Nantes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brest Bretagne Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Quimper and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Quimper, Gare Routiere and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port Maria and arrive in Le Palais.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with TER, BreizhGo, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with Air France to go to Nantes by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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