- 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
$52
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Buses per day
9
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 9 buses that leave Biarritz for Nantes on Wed, Jul 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 $24. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $176 Average price | $158 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 $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biarritz to Nantes costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $138 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Biarritz to Nantes costing on average $176 (€145).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Flight takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $158 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120 (€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 02:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 9h04 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Biarritz to Nantes buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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95930 · 53024 | 6:20 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 11h00 | 5:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 9h40 | 5:50 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 4031 | 8:25 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 9h04 | 5:29 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 2:35 AM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 6h50 | 9:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 8h25 | 5:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 50026 | 10:25 AM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 10h10 | 8:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 7h45 | 7:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Biarritz, Gare Routière de l'aéroport Biarritz Pays Basque | 8h25 | 9:00 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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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 $24 (€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 $24 (€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 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Biarritz 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.

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