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Musée d'arts de Nantes
Major fine arts museum with collections from the 13th century to contemporary art, housed in a restored palace and modern extension.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 18 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Biarritz to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Biarritz to Nantes will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 8 buses that leave Biarritz for Nantes on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 8 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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.
95920 · 5500
95930 · 50024
FlixBus
95926 · 4031
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
95926 · 4031
95920 · 5500Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Biarritz 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 6h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $180 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Biarritz to Nantes:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biarritz to Nantes costing on average $106 (€85).
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Biarritz to Nantes costing on average $180 (€145).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Flight takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $161 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€99). The journey takes 6h 59m versus 5h 25m 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 FlixBus, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:29AM | Duration 11h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 04:29AM | Duration 9h04 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 9h04 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Biarritz to Nantes buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 9h35 | 10:10 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
95930 · 50024 | 6:20 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 11h00 | 5:20 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 9h40 | 5:50 AM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 7h00 | 6:55 AM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 8h25 | 5:35 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 5500 | 10:25 AM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 9h15 | 7:40 PM Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 7h45 | 7:05 PM Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Biarritz to Nantes run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) 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 258 miles (416 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:05 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 the 13th century to contemporary art, housed in a restored palace and modern extension.
Memorial and interpretive exhibition on the slave trade and abolition, offering one of Nantes' most thoughtful historical experiences.
City history museum inside Nantes' castle, covering urban, maritime, and colonial history through strong permanent exhibitions.
Former industrial island transformed into Nantes' creative district, known for striking architecture, riverfront walks, and Machines de l'Île nearby.
Large botanical garden opposite the station, loved for themed plantings, greenhouses, and whimsical installations.
Historic old-town quarter with medieval street patterns, lively squares, and one of the best atmospheres for wandering on foot.
The city’s signature Loire sauce made with butter, shallots, and white wine, traditionally served with local river or Atlantic fish.
Pike-perch from the Loire region, commonly paired with beurre blanc; a classic Nantes dish linking the river and local culinary tradition.
Dry white wine from the vineyards near Nantes, especially valued with oysters, shellfish, and other Atlantic seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Loire, known for elegant seasonal cuisine and polished service.
Well-known traditional crêperie serving Breton galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed, central setting.
Historic brasserie opposite the opera house, famous for classic seafood platters and grand Belle Époque interiors.
Moderate by French standards. Cafés and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated but not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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