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Compare train and bus for Saint-Brieuc to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 28m 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 Saint-Brieuc to Nantes
How to get from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50085 · 5102812:20 PM 6h25 Saint-Brieuc, Gare Routière 6:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $7 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
50085 · 5102812:20 PM 6h25 Saint-Brieuc, Gare Routière 6:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $7 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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8583855:33 PM 2h21 Gare de Saint-Brieuc 7:54 PM Nantes station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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8582868:39 AM 2h26 Gare de Saint-Brieuc 11:05 AM Nantes station $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
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8583713:10 PM 2h42 Gare de Saint-Brieuc 5:52 PM Nantes station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8583258:39 AM 3h13 Gare de Saint-Brieuc 11:52 AM Nantes station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM 5h25 Saint-Brieuc, Gare Routière 5:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Brieuc to Nantes costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Brieuc and Nantes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Brieuc and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Saint-Brieuc, 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo to go to Nantes by train.
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