The cheapest and fastest buses from Nantes to Brest
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Brest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Brest will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 6 buses that leave Nantes for Brest on Thu, Jan 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 22 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Jan 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Nantes to Brest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €172.
Distance: 255 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €426 Average price |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nantes to Brest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Brest buses for today, Wednesday, January 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Nantes | 4h40 | 12:40 PM Brest, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nantes to Brest
Buses from Nantes to Brest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 255 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 05:20 |
Last bus 20:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Nantes to BrestYou can travel by bus between Nantes to Brest with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nantes to Brest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Brest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nantes, Route de Paris, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Brest, Gare routière, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nantes to Brest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
- 05:30-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Boulangerie du Voyageur (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 3, 5, 9 Train: Brest Station
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