The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Nantes
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
14 h 20 m
Average duration
15 h 45 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
712 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Nantes will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
Of the 6 buses that leave Barcelona for Nantes on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 712 km distance in an average of 15 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 18 h 59 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.
FlixBus6:40 AM14h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:00 PMNantes$1051One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 PM14h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:45 PMNantes$1291One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal10:30 AM18h59Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:29 AMNantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes)$1411One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:00 PM16h29Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:29 AMNantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes)$1411One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:30 AM19h59Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:29 AMNantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes)$1411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:40 AM14h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:00 PMNantes$1051One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM14h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:50 AMNantes$1871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:10 PM14h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:45 PMNantes$1291One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal1:00 PM16h29Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:29 AMNantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes)$1411One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:30 AM18h59Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:29 AMNantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes)$1411One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $152.
Distance: 442 miles (712 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $310 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 1m Average total duration 13h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Nantes:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Nantes costing on average $137 (€111).
A bus is $243 (€196) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Nantes costing on average $310 (€251).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 13h 31m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $178 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110 (€89). The journey takes 13h 31m versus 9h 20m 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 Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, 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.
Barcelona to Nantes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 23h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 20h44 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 19h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 18h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 16h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Live departures
Barcelona to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Nantes buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50026 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h50 | 8:35 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
3614 · 50024 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 20h35 | 5:20 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 19h59 | 5:29 AM Nantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 18h59 | 5:29 AM Nantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 16h29 | 5:29 AM Nantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 15h15 | 5:50 AM Nantes | 2 transfers | |
50024 | 2:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h35 | 5:20 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h20 | 5:50 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
54152 · 51027 | 5:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 17h30 | 11:00 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 19h45 | 4:15 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h35 | 12:45 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
93128 · 5616 | 11:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 17h15 | 5:10 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h20 | 9:00 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Nantes
Buses from Barcelona to Nantes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 442 miles (712 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 442 miles (712 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€34) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Barcelona to NantesYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Nantes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $43 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Nantes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Château des Ducs de Bretagne, a historic castle and museum showcasing the history of Nantes and Brittany
- Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, a Gothic cathedral known for its impressive architecture and historical significance
- Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden offering a variety of plant species and themed gardens
- Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century shopping arcade with elegant architecture and unique boutiques
- Île de Versailles, a Japanese-inspired garden island offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.
- Les Machines de l'Île, an artistic and cultural project featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne
- Musée d'Arts de Nantes, an art museum housing a collection of European paintings, sculptures, and contemporary works
- Explore the vibrant Bouffay district, known for its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and bars
- Take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes
- Visit the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery, a poignant site reflecting on Nantes' historical role in the slave trade.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Nantes
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
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