- Must visit
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
$26
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
6 h 59 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bayonne to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bayonne to Nantes will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bayonne for Nantes on Wed, Aug 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 415 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 59 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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.








Buses from Bayonne to Nantes run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:29AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:29AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Bayonne to Nantes buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3160 · 50767 | 4:55 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 9h10 | 2:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 8h00 | 5:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 7h25 | 7:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 7h00 | 8:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 9h20 | 5:50 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 6h59 | 5:29 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 6h59 | 5:29 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bayonne 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 Bayonne to Nantes buses use the Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard 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 Bayonne and Nantes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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