What is the distance between Brest and Nantes?

About 159 miles (256 km) separate Brest and Nantes.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brest to Nantes?

If you're headed to Nantes from Brest, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare routière de Brest and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tour Lu and the lieu unique, Jules Verne Museum, Musée d'arts, Château des ducs de Bretagne and Guided Tours.

Bus Brest to Nantes from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brest to Nantes on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	1:30pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Brest to Nantes on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Gare de Brest	4h 5m	3:55pm	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	1:30pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures for Brest to Nantes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	1:30pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Brest to Nantes on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	1:30pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	3:55pm	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures for Brest to Nantes on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	1:30pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	3:55pm	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Brest to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

1173 milesDistance

79kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $166	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $51	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Brest and Nantes?

Stops in Brest

A
Gare routière de Brest
Rond-Point Henri Rol-Tanguy, 29200 Brest, France
B
Arrêt Brest- Porte de Gouesnou
15 rue des Rochers, 29850 Gouesnou, France

Stops in Nantes

A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
B
Nantes Airport
Visit page
C
Hotel Mercure
51 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes, France
D
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes, France
E
15 Rue de Briord
15 Rue de Briord, 44000 Nantes, France

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Staff4.4

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brest to Nantes by bus

What is the distance between Brest and Nantes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brest to Nantes?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$23

11/21

$37

Today

$23

11/23

$23

11/24

$23

11/25

$23

11/26

$23

11/27

$25

The cheapest trip from Brest to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brest to Nantes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $48 for a bus ticket from Brest to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.