Fastest way from Nantes to Brussels (Belgium): Flight, about 4h 5min – 5h 19min (from €189). Cheapest: Bus, from €20 (about 9h 15min – 10h 55min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 12, 2026): KLM, FlixBus, Blablacar Bus; main departure point: Nantes Airport.
There are 2 ways to get from Nantes to Brussels (Belgium)
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on November 12, 2026 for a departure on December 3, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blablacar Bus | Bus | Nantes Europe Boulevard | €20 | 4 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Nantes Boulevard de l Europe | €37 | 5 |
| Vueling | Flight | Nantes Airport | €189 | 4 |
| KLM | Flight | Nantes Airport | €244 | 12 |
| Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Van / transfer | €1161 | 2 |
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Practical tips
Don't stop at the first price you see. Check the table on this page: a flight can look fast, but once you add the trip to the airport and check-in, the gap with the bus sometimes narrows a lot.
Departure and arrival points vary between companies. Reread the address on your e-ticket before leaving, and locate the stop on a map so you don't end up at the wrong coach station.
A trip can be direct or include a change, depending on the departure you choose. Look at the ticket details: if there is a connection, allow a comfortable margin so you don't miss the next leg.
On both bus and plane, the lowest fares go first. Book as soon as your dates are fixed, especially during holidays and weekends, when seats fill up quickly.
Keep a valid ID document within reach in your bag, not in the hold. With an e-ticket downloaded on your phone, you stay calm in case of a check or poor signal.
The journey experience
Nantes → Brussels is a real cross-country trip: you leave western France for the Belgian capital, and the question comes up right away: bus or plane? On this route, it all comes down to budget versus time. The table on this page compares durations and price ranges side by side, so you can decide at a glance.
The long-distance bus is the choice for small budgets: it links central Nantes to the city of Brussels without going through an airport, and you can bring your luggage without too many restrictions. Depending on the departure, a change may be added along the way. The plane is the fastest in the air, leaving from Nantes Atlantique airport, but it means getting to the airport, checking in and checking the airline's baggage rules. Depending on the offer, a stopover is possible.
Our advice: if price comes first, book the bus in advance; if you want to save time, look at flights, but add the trip to the airport. Before you pay, always check the exact departure and arrival points on your e-ticket, and whether there is a change. Keep an ID document handy for the border.
Frequently asked questions — Nantes → Brussels (Belgium)
It depends on your priority. The bus is the cheaper option, from €20, and drops you in the city. The plane costs more, from €189, but can be faster. If budget matters most, choose the bus; if time comes first, look at flights.
By bus, expect about 9 to 11 hours depending on the departure. By plane, the total ranges from about 4 to 14 hours, depending on whether there is a stopover and the wait time. Always add time to reach the airport and check in your luggage.
By bus, tickets start from €20 and typically go up to €40. By plane, expect from €189, and typically up to €245. Prices vary by date and how early you book: booking early gives you a better chance of the lowest fares.
The bus leaves from Nantes, from the city-centre coach station, and arrives in Brussels. The plane leaves from Nantes Atlantique airport. Exact arrival points may vary by operator: always check the precise address on your e-ticket before leaving.
It depends on the departure you choose. Some trips may include a change or a stopover, which explains the differences in duration, about 9 to 11 hours by bus and about 4 to 14 hours by plane. The details of each trip are shown before payment.
Why visit Brussels (Belgium)?
- ✓ Admire the UNESCO-listed Grand-Place and the gilded façades of its guildhalls
- ✓ Visit the Atomium and the Heysel exhibition park, a symbol of Expo 58
- ✓ Explore the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and the Magritte Museum on Place Royale
- ✓ Follow the comic strip trail through the centre, with its wall murals and the Belgian Comic Strip Center
- ✓ Taste waffles, paper-cone fries and artisan chocolate in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
When to visit Brussels (Belgium)?
TEMPERATE OCEANIC CLIMATE
May to September — mild temperatures, long days and lively terraces, though showers are possible all year round.
What to do in Brussels (Belgium)?
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How long to visit Brussels (Belgium)?
Brussels is best visited in 2 to 3 days. With 1 day, focus on the Grand-Place, Manneken-Pis, the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries and the Sablon district; with 2 to 3 days, add the Magritte Museum, the Atomium, the European Quarter and the Cinquantenaire museums. Set aside half a day for a trip to Ghent or Bruges, both less than an hour away by train.
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