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Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
10 h 39 m
Average duration
11 h 40 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
620 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antwerp to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Nantes will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Nantes without transferring at least once.
1610 · 87081
1658 · 50927
83133 · 50927
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51122 · 4035
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Nantes 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 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €54.
Distance: 385 miles (620 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €207 Average price | €209 Average price | €179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Nantes:
A bus is €160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Nantes costing on average €207.
A bus is €162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Nantes costing on average €209.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Flight takes on average 10h 10m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €132. The journey takes 9h 48m versus 7h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 14h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 16h56 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 14h54 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 15h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €60 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Nantes buses for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:05 PM Antwerp | 13h05 | 3:10 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Antwerp | 13h05 | 6:25 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Antwerp | 11h55 | 6:25 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 13 | |||||
1610 · 87081 | 12:01 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 14h54 | 2:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
![]() | 10:59 PM Antwerp | 16h56 | 3:55 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 15h45 | 5:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 15h15 | 5:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 13h30 | 7:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Antwerp to Nantes run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 385 miles (620 km) distance in 10h 59m.
Distance 385 miles (620 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 10h 59m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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 city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Important fine arts museum with old masters, modern works and a striking contemporary extension. One of western France’s best.
Fascinating memorial museum beneath the quay recounting the transatlantic slave trade and abolition with powerful documentation.
Creative riverside site with giant mechanical creatures, terraces and industrial heritage. One of Nantes’s most memorable walking areas.
Large central garden with botanical collections, greenhouses, sculptures and shaded paths. Ideal for a calm break near the station.
Historic pedestrian quarter of half-timbered houses, small lanes and lively squares. Best area for wandering old Nantes on foot.
Butter cake from Nantes flavored with dark rum and almond. A 19th-century local classic linked to the port's trade history.
Crisp butter biscuits from Nantes, created in the late 19th century. A famous local snack often eaten with coffee or tea.
Muscadet white wine from vineyards near Nantes. Dry, light, and famously paired with Atlantic seafood and local shellfish.
Established fine dining restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine with a modern touch in an intimate, elegant room.
Michelin-starred restaurant by Éric Guérin, offering refined creative cuisine in a polished, destination-style dining experience.
Well-known Nantes crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed, central setting.
Moderate for France: trams are affordable, casual meals are fair, but hotels and central dining can cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafes.
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Route de Paris, Nantes -> Place du Commerce, Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Nantes 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 Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Nantes buses use the Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) to Nantes, Route de Paris station pair, with some services arriving at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Nantes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
Available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Elevators, ramps.
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) is 3 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem). ATMs are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Wheelchair accessible areas.
Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal is 4 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal. ATMs are available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal.
Available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) is 1 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF). ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF).
Available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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