- Must visit
Musée d'arts de Nantes
Major fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary art in a restored palace and modern extension.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 13 m
Buses per day
9
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 $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Nantes without transferring at least once.
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1698 · 87081Omio 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 $25. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 385 miles (620 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $254 Average price | $217 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) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Nantes:
A bus is $194 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Nantes costing on average $252 (€207).
A bus is $196 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Nantes costing on average $254 (€209).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Flight takes on average 10h 10m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $217 (€179) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $160 (€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 $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 16h56 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 15h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Nantes buses for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 10h40 | 4:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 12h55 | 11:10 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 12h20 | 11:10 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 12h45 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 12h35 | 11:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
1646 · 4035 | 11:30 AM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 10h59 | 10:29 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 12h45 | 4:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 13h25 | 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) | 13h05 | 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 11h35 | 7:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 15h00 | 1:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 13h35 | 1:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 29 | |||||
1698 · 87081 | 12:40 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 14h15 | 2:55 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 15h05 | 4:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 2 transfers | |
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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 $25 (€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 $25 (€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 fine arts museum with collections from Old Masters to contemporary art in a restored palace and modern extension.
Powerful interpretive memorial museum-space along the Loire documenting Nantes' role in the slave trade and abolition history.
Well-regarded natural history museum known for zoology, fossils, and family-friendly displays in a historic building.
Creative riverside district blending industrial heritage, contemporary architecture, public art, and major cultural attractions.
Historic quarter with medieval street patterns, lively squares, and many of the city's best-known walking routes.
Large botanical garden near the station, popular for landscaped lawns, greenhouses, sculptures, and seasonal displays.
A classic Nantes sauce of butter, shallots, and white wine or Muscadet, traditionally served with local river or Atlantic fish. It is one of the city’s signature culinary creations.
Pike-perch served with beurre blanc, a dish closely associated with Nantes and the Loire. It highlights the region’s river fish and the city’s most famous sauce.
Tender lamb’s lettuce grown around Nantes, often served simply in salads. It is a well-known local product valued for its delicate texture and fresh flavor.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Loire, known for elegant contemporary cuisine rooted in the region. Best for a special fine-dining experience.
Well-known traditional crêperie serving Breton galettes and crêpes in a relaxed, dependable setting. A good casual option for regional comfort food.
Historic Nantes brasserie opposite the opera house, famous for seafood, regional classics, and an ornate Belle Époque interior. A landmark choice for a classic city meal.
Moderate for France. Good-value lunches and transit, while hotels and dinner in central areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 is appreciated for good service; tips are modest, not expected. Round up taxis.
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