There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Quimper by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nantes to Quimpertrain Ter
2h 41m€40–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nantes to Quimper228.5 km
3h€12–14Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 30m€20–40Drive 228.5 km
- Drive from Nantes to Quimpercar 228.5 km
2h 32m€36–52
Nantes to Quimper by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Quimper is to rideshare which costs €12 - €14 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Quimper is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Quimper - Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantes and arriving at Quimper. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Nantes and Quimper is 254 km. The road distance is 228.5 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Quimper without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €85.
The train from Nantes to Quimper takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Nantes to Quimper bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Nantes to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Quimper is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Quimper, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to Quimper every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nantes to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nantes to Quimper bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Quimper - Bus Station.
Nantes to Quimper train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Quimper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Quimper is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Nantes to Quimper.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nantes and Quimper. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.