What's the distance between Brest and Nantes by coach?

The distance between Brest and Nantes by coach is approximately 159 miles (256 km).

What is the best way to go from Brest to Nantes without a car?

You can travel to Nantes from Brest by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Brest to Nantes from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Brest to Nantes on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	13:30	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	13:05	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	15:55	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	20:35	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures from Brest to Nantes on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	20:35	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	13:05	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	13:30	Nantes	No tags

Next departures from Brest to Nantes on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Gare de Brest	4h 5m	15:55	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	13:30	Nantes	No tags
Bus	15:55	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	20:35	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	13:05	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures from Brest to Nantes on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	20:35	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	13:05	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	13:30	Nantes	No tags

Next departures from Brest to Nantes on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Gare de Brest	4h 5m	15:55	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	13:30	Nantes	No tags
Bus	15:55	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	20:35	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	13:05	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures from Brest to Nantes on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Gare de Brest	4h 40m	20:35	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 10m	13:05	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	08:55	Brest - Bus station	4h 35m	13:30	Nantes	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:46 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Brest to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

1173 milesDistance

79kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£19 - £130	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £41	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Brest and Nantes?

Stops in Brest

A - Gare routière de Brest

B - Arrêt Brest- Porte de Gouesnou

Stops in Nantes

A - Nantes Airport

B - 2 route de Paris

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Brest to Nantes

What's the distance between Brest and Nantes by coach?
The distance between Brest and Nantes by coach is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
What is the best way to go from Brest to Nantes without a car?
You can travel to Nantes from Brest by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£27

17/11

£20

Today

£19

19/11

£18

20/11

£18

21/11

£18

22/11

£18

23/11

£18

The cheapest trip from Brest to Nantes was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £65 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 £18, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.