- Must visit
Musée d'arts de Nantes
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary works in a restored palace and modern extension.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Angers to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Angers to Nantes will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 13 buses that leave Angers for Nantes on Fri, Jun 05, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
88085
87081
88197
98083
72403
98083
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Angers to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Angers to Nantes:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Angers to Nantes costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 2m by bus vs 1h 11m by car) and save roughly $26 (€21) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $31 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Angers to Nantes buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h10 | 4:25 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
72403 | 4:50 AM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h05 | 5:55 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h10 | 7:25 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h25 | 8:50 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
87081 | 1:40 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h15 | 2:55 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h05 | 4:15 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
50811 | 7:15 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h10 | 8:25 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
98083 | 7:30 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h05 | 9:20 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
88197 | 9:25 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h10 | 10:35 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h05 | 11:10 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
88085 | 10:05 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h20 | 11:25 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Angers, Gare Routiere | 1h05 | 11:55 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Angers to Nantes run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Nantes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nantes trip today.
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary works in a restored palace and modern extension.
Museum dedicated to Nantes-born writer Jules Verne, with manuscripts, editions, models and exhibits on his imagination and voyages.
Natural history museum known for zoology, geology and regional science collections, popular with families and curious visitors.
Former industrial island turned creative district, known for contemporary architecture, riverside walks and Machines de l'Île nearby.
Historic quarter with medieval street patterns, lively squares and many half-timbered buildings; ideal for wandering on foot.
Large botanical garden by the station with themed plantings, greenhouses, ponds and whimsical installations.
A classic sauce from the Nantes area made with butter, shallots, and white wine or vinegar, traditionally served with local river or Atlantic fish.
Pike-perch, a freshwater fish from the Loire region, commonly served with beurre blanc; it is one of the most emblematic traditional dishes around Nantes.
The famous dry white wine produced near Nantes, especially valued with seafood, shellfish, and regional fish dishes.
Well-known fine dining restaurant on the Loire with refined contemporary cuisine and a strong local reputation for elegant tasting menus.
Popular crêperie serving Breton-style galettes and sweet crêpes in a casual setting, a good choice for western French comfort food.
Established traditional restaurant in central Nantes known for hearty French classics, regional specialties, and a warm bistro atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: groceries and transit are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafés is enough; 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not required.
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